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ATLAS OF SCOTLAND.
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ARGYLE8HIRE & GLASOOW.
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^Contour' Road Book
OF
Scotland
^ Series of Elevation Plans of the Roads,
with Measurements and Descriptive
Letterpress.
By harry R. G. INGLIS.
With 500 Diagrams and Maps.
XT. b i n b u r n h :
GaI.T, AXD IXGI.IS, 20 BKRXARn TERRACE;
AKD LOXDOX
1893
(Copyright.)
Uniform iviih this Volume.
The
'Contour' Road Book of England.
By Harry R. G. Ixglis.
Nortlierji Division. — Covering the Coun-
ties of Northumberland, Durham, Yorkshire, Cum-
berland, M^estniorland, Lancashire and Cheshire.
Sou.tli-Kast TDivisioii. — (London Section)
Covering the Country East of Derby, Coventry, and
Southampton, including the Counties of Derby,
Nottingham, and Lincoln.
"Western Division. — In preparation.
preface.
The " Contour " Road Books — of which this is the
first — form an entirelj' new departure in Mapping. There
are numerous Road Maps in existence, but everyone
has felt that even the best of these do not convey
much more than a general idea of the course of a road,
while the Road Books, however detailed they may be,
can only give a very vague indication of the profile.
The Diagrams in this book were begun eight years
ago, but the extensive and laborious work involved has
prevented earlier publication. Neither time nor expense
have been spared in the execution of details, and most
of the Diagrams have been drawn out independently a
second time, many three times, to minimise the chance
of error.
The "Description" in this book has been drawn
largely from personal observation, but we must express
our indebtedness to a large circle of friends for assistance
at various stages, to the Advocates' Library, Edinburgh,
for permission to refer to numerous Maps and works of
reference ; and to many of the Road Surveyors.
Edinburgh,
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'fhe "gafety" JVIap of ^cotlaiid
Is a companion volume to this work, and by consulting
it the Tourist can see at a glance the qualities of the
Roads in any district. The Roads are indicated by dis-
tinctive colouring and marks, according to their quality.
P-ice 1/-; on Cloth 1/6.
CONTENTS.
T':j Routes are arranged Geographically from centres, so that
the roads in each district are kept together.
Asa general rule, tlu Route is/rovi the larger place to the smaller.
Rimu. EDINBURGH, &c.
I. Edinburgh to N. Berwick.
J.
Drem.
3- 1'
Berwick.
4- <>
Coldstream.
5- ..
Kelso.
6.
Jedburgh.
7- ..
Hawick.
20. ,,
Lasswade.
8.
Peebles.
9-
Moffat.
lO.
Abington.
II-I2.
Lanark.
13-
Strathavon.
14-
Hamilton.
(24-
Glasgow.
15.
Stirling.
16
Crieff.
17. ,,
Perth.
18.
Dundee.
"9- .1
•St. Andrews.
21. Linlithg
ow to Queensferry.
22. Bo'ness to Bathgate.
26. Tranent
to Gifford.
27. Aberlady to Gifford.
BORDER
COUNTIES, &c.
28. Duns to
Coldstream.
33
Berwick
to Lauder, &c.
34
„
Duns.
2
Edinburgh.
35
Eyemouth to Greenlaw.
29
Kelso to
Yetholm.
30
jj
Hounam.
46
II
Galashiels.
31
II
Earlston.
5
,,
Edinburgh.
32
1,
Cornhill.
36
37- ..
Berwick.
38
Hawick
to Kelso.
39
II
Carter.
40
II
Newcastleton.
4'
II
Carlisle.
42
II
St. Mary's Loch.
7
II
Edinburgh.
43
Jedburgh to Annan.
6
Selkirk
Edinburgh.
44
to Kttrick.
■t5
11
Moffat.
7
,,
Kilinr. or Hawick
54
„
St. Boswells.
55
56
••
.Melrose.
Walkerburn.
Route.
46. Galashiels to Kelso.
7. „ Edinr. or Hawick,
47. Peebles to Galashiels.
Tushielaw.
Symington.
Edinburgh.
Gl.isgow.
DUMFRIESSHIRE.
50. Abington to Stirling.
51. ,, Carlisle.
52. ,, Thornhill.
68. ,, Sanquhar.
53. Thornhill to N'ton Stewart.
9. Moffat to Edinburgh.
45. „ Selkirk.
60. Langholm to Eskdalemuir.
61. ,, Lockerbie.
41. ,, Hawick or CarJ.
57. Annan to Lockerbie.
58. „ Longtown.
64. „ _ Moffat.
62. Dumfries to Carlisle.
63. ,, Annan.
59. „ Lockerbie.
65. ,, Moffat.
66. ,, Penpont, &c.
67. ,, New Cumnock.
69. ,, Moniaive.
GALLOWAY.
,, N'ton Stewart.
„ New Galloway,
„ Kirkcudbright.
„ New Abbey, &c.
Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright.
„ Corsock.
Castle Douglas to Dairy.
,, Lochenbreck.
,, Auchencairn.
,, Kirkcudbright.
Kirkcudb'ht to N. Galloway.
,, Dundrennan.
,, Gatehouse.
Wigtown to Kirkcowan.
N'wton Stewart to Dumfries.
,, Whithorn.
,, Port William.
,, Stranraer.
92. ,, Girvan.
,, Thornhill.
Isle of Whithorn to Glenluce.
Stranraer to Drummore.
87'jaii
CONTENTS.
90,
gi-
93.
94'
97-
98,
99.
100.
lOI.
119,
102.
103.
104.
109.
no.
119.
119.
108,
III.
112.
113.
105.
106.
107.
114.
115.
116.
119.
133-
1 30.
134-
121.
122.
123-
135-
124.
125-
126.
127.
129.
130.
131-
128.
136.
132-
140.
131-
167.
131-
137.
139-
141.
142.
143-
AYRSHIRE.
Girvan to Port Patrick.
„ Ballantrae.
•92. „ Newton Stewart.
,, Dalmellington.
•5-6. Ayr to Girvan.
,, Newton Stewart.
,, New Galloway.
,, Carstairs.
„ Muirkirk.
„ Hamilton.
„ Glasgow.
,, Dairy (Ayrshire).
Cumnock to Galston.
Kilmarnock to N. Cumnock.
,, Troon.
„ Lugton.
,, Glasgow.
„ Ayr.
Irvine to Galston.
Auchentiber to Ardrossan.
Dairy to West Kilbride.
Paisley to East Kilbride.
„ Greenock.
Hamilton to Fenwick.
Greenock to Irvine.
Barrhead to Renfrew.
GLASGOW, &c.
Glasgow to Greenock.
Dairy.
„ Largs.
„ Irvine.
,, Ayr.
„ Eaglesham.
,, Strathavon.
,, Hamilton.
,, Abington.
,, Lanark.
„ Peebles.
„ Holytown.
,, Edinburgh.
„ Stirling.
Kilsyth.
,, Kippen.
„ Aberfoyle.
,, Drymen.
„ Arrochar.
Kilsyth to Buchlyvie.
Dennyloanh'd to Kincardine.
Tarbet to Killin.
Dumbarton to Arrochsu'.
„ Tarbet.
„ Stirling.
„ Glasgow.
Garelochhead to Kilcreggan.
ARGYLESHIRE.
Inveraray to Lochgoilhead.
„ Arrochar.
,, Tighnabruaich.
„ Rothesay.
144. Inveraray to Tarbert.
153- ,, Dalmally.
145. Dunoon to Otter.
146. ,, Inveraray.
147- II Ardentinny, &c.
138. „ Toward.
148. Campbeltown to Tarbert.
149. „ to ditto by E. Coast.
160. „ Southend.
150. Tarbert to Kilberry.
151. Ardrishaig to Kilberry.
152. „ Keills.
154. Oban to Easdale.
'55' II Ardrishaig.
157. ,, Crianlarich.
158. „ Ballachulish.
159. Round Benderloch.
161. Port Appin to Glen Creran.
162. Taynuilt to Cladich.
163. Lochetiveh'd to Kingshouse.
164. Dalmally to Bridge of Orchy.
166. Tyndrum to Fort William.
359. Corran to Morvern.
360. ,, Moidart.
STIRLING & FIFE.
15-
Stirling to Edinburgh.
125.
,, Glasgow.
169.
„ Polmont.
50.
,, Abington.
167.
„ Dumbarton.
168.
,, Inversnaid.
170.
Killin.
177-
„ Doune.
172.
„ Crieff.
173-
Perth.
174-
,, St. Andrews.
17s-
5. ,, Dunfermline.
23-
Falkirk to Bo'ness.
IS-
„ Edinburgh.
126.
Kilsyth.
23.
,, Denny.
25-
Alloa.
i£i.
Alloa to Dollar.
175-
5. ,, Stirling.
I7S-
5. ,, Dunfermline.
183.
,, Kinross.
182.
Dunfermline to Dollar.
16.
„ Edinr. or Crieff.
175-
5. „ Stirling.
191.
11 Kirkcaldy.
190.
Burntisland to Culross.
18.
Kirkcaldy to Edin. orD'ndee
183.
,, Auchtertool.
191.
,, Dunfermline.
192.
„ St. Andrews.
19.
„ Crail.
184.
,, Bein Inn.
18s.
,, Newburgh.
'93-
„ Tayport.
194.
Milnathort to Largo.
17-
Kinross to Edinr. or Perth.
COSTESTS.
i86. Cupar to Largo.
i8. „ Edinr. or Dundee.
174. „ Stirling or St. Ands.
196. ,, Perth.
174. St. Andrews to Stirling.
19. „ Crail or Taj^port.
187. ,, Anstruther.
188. ,, Largo.
192. „ Kirlicaldy.
PERTHSHIRE.
171. Callander to Inversnaid.
178. „ Port Menteith.
179. „ Kippen.
180. ,, Doune.
170. ,, Stirling or Killin.
170. Killin to Stirling.
132-157. Tyndrum.
212-3. i> Aberfeldy.
197. Crieff to Dalnacardoch.
190. ,, Perth or Comrie.
16. ,, Edinburgh.
172. „ Stirling.
20^ Comrie to Braco.
196. Perth to Cupar.
Edinburgh.
Dunning, &c.
Stirling.
Lochearnhead.
Kingussie.
Caputh.
Braemar.
Stonehaven.
_i. ,, Dundee.
205. Methven to Buchanty.
210. Dunkeld to Aberfeldy.
207. ,, Araulree.
208. ,, Blairgowrie.
200. „ Perth or Kingussie.
212-3. Aberfeldy to Killin.
214. „ Glenlyon.
^09. ,, Ballinluig.
227. Pitlochry to Blairgowrie.
211. „ Rannoch.
200. ,, Perth or Kingussie.
215. Struan to Rannoch.
216. Rannoch to Aberfeldy.
227. Blairgowrie to Pitlochry-.
228. I, Kirriemuir.
208. I, Dunkeld.
201. ,, Perth or Braemar.
221. „ Dundee.
259. Coupar Angus to Dunkeld.
FORFAR & KINCARDINE.
18. Dundee to Kilinburgh.
203. ,, Perth.
221. ,, Blairgowrie.
222. ,, Alyih.
223. ,, Kirriemuir.
224. ,, Forfar, &c,
225. ,, Aberdeen.
226. ,, Brechin.
17-
198.
'73-
199.
200.
204.
201.
202.
203
230.
231-
228.
232.
233-
202.
202
234-
235-
225.
225.
236.
202.
219.
202.
225.
240.
241.
242.
243-
244.
245-
246.
247.
249.
250.
248.
255-
251.
253-
254-
256.
259-
258.
249.
249.
260.
261.
262.
263.
257-
264.
265.
266.
267.
268.
269.
245-
Kirriemuir to Olenisla.
Cloya.
,, Blairgowrie.
Forfar to Montrose.
, , Carnoustie.
Perth.
224. ,, Brechin.
Arbroath to Brechin.
,, Kirriemuir.
,, Aberdeen.
,, Dundee.
Brechin to Lochlee.
,, Stonehaven.
,, Montrose.
,, Perth.
Glamis to Newtyle.
Fettercairn to Drumlithie.
Edzell to Banchory.
Montrose to Brechin.
., Fettercairn.
,, Fordoun.
,, Aberdeen.
Stonehaven to Banchory.
„ Mill Inn.
,, Dundee.
Perth.
,, Aberdeen.
ABERDEENSHIRE.
Aberdeen to Dundee.
,, Banchory.
Braemar.
,, Lumphanan.
,, Tarland.
,, Strathdon.
Elgin.
Banff.
,, Methlick.
,, Peterhead.
,, Fraserburgh.
Newburgh to Culsalrnond.
Inverurie to Tillyfourie.
,, Forgue.
Ballater to Balmoral.
Braemar to Inverey.
Ellon to Methlick.
,, Newbyth.
Peterhead to Elgin.
,, Aberdeen.
,, Fraserburgh.
Fraserburgh to Methlick,
„ Turriff.
Banff.
Turriff to Mintlaw.
,, Bogniebrae.
„ Keith.
Huntly to Banff.
,, Portsoy.
,, Cr.iigellachie.
,, Inverurie.
,, Aboyne.
,, Aberdeen or Elgin
CONTENTS.
BANFF, ELGIN, & NAIRN.
z62. Banff to Fraserburgh.
258. ,, Peterhead.
246. ,, Aberdeen.
265. „ Huntly.
258. „ Elgin.
270. Keith to Cullen.
271. „ Banff.
272. „ Glenlivat.
279. ,, Craigellachie.
277. Fochabers to Knockando.
278. Ballindalloch to Tomintoul.
281. Elgin to Garmouth.
258. ,, Peterhead.
245. „ Aberdeen.
286. „ Keith.
287. „ Aberlour.
282. „ Dallas.
288-294. „ Forres.
283. „ Burghhead.
284. Forres to Burghhead.
289. ,, Dalnashaugh.
ago. ,, Grantown.
291. „ Duthil.
273. Grantown to Aberlour.
274-5- It Aviemore.
280. „ Carrbridge.
290. ,, Forres.
292. „ Nairn.
292. Nairn to Dava.
293. ,, Daviot.
285. ,, Fortrose.
294. ,, Elgin or Inverness.
295. ,, Culloden.
INVERNESS.
276. Kingussie to Aviemore.
200. ,, Perth.
358. „ Fort William.
296. ,, Inverness.
307. Inverness to Fort George.
294. ,, Elgin.
295. „ Culloden, &c.
296. „ Kingussie.
297. „ Inverfarigaig.
298. „ Fort Augustus.
299. ,, Whitebridge.
300. „ Fort William.
301. „ Clunie Inn.
302. ,, Dornoch.
303. ,, Invercannich.
304. „ Invergorden.
305. „ Cromarty.
308. Drumnadrochitto Invercan'ch
309. Invercannich to Affric.
314. Struy to Monar.
356. Fort-William to Arisaig.
357. ,, Loch Arkaig.
300. „ Inverness.
358. „ Kingussie.
t66. „ Tyndrum.
SUTHERL'D & CAITHN'S.
318. Dornoch to Lairg.
3'3- >> Golspie.
302. „ Bonar Bridge.
319. Helmsdale to Melvich.
320. Wick to John o' Groats.
321. ,, Thurso.
317. ,, Tain.
322. Thurso to John o' Groats.
323- )i Latheron.
324- M Durness.
325. „ Westerdale.
326. ., Reay.
327. Boiiar Bridge to Craigs.
328. „ ,, Rosehall.
329- .. .. I>airg.
333- » ,, Mound.
334- i> >> Tongue.
302. „ Dornoch or Inverness.
331. Durness to Cape Wrath.
332. „ Laxford Bridge.
335. Aultnaharra to Bettyhill.
336. _ „ Ereboll.
337. Lairg to Scourie.
338. „ Lochinver.
ROSS-SHIRE.
310. Dingwall to Kessock.
339- .. Kyle Akin.
302. ,, Inverness.
302. „ Dornoch.
306. Conon to Cromarty.
315. Muir of Ord to Strathconon.
316. Alness to Bonar Bridge.
311. Tain to Cromarty.
312. „ Tarbat Ness.
302 & 313. Dornoch.
317. „ Wick.
302. „ Inverness.
340. Garve to Ullapool.
341. Ullapool to Scourie.
342. ,, Lochinver.
343. Braemore to Dundonnell.
344. Auchnasheen to Gairloch, &c.
345. Gairloch to Ullapool.
346. Strathcarron to Shieldag.
330. Tomapress to Applecross.
347. Invergarry to Balmacara.
348. Shiel Inn to Broadford.
349. Tomdoun to Kinlochhourn.
ISLANDS.
350. Portree to Kyle Akin.
353- )) Dunvegan.
354. „ the Quirang.
351. Broadford to Armadale.
352. Sligachan to Dunvegan.
355- U'g to Duntulm, &c.
361. Tobermory to Salen.
363. ,, Kinloch Inn.
362. Salen to lona.
364 & 365. Arran.
COxfTOVR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND.
General Notes.
The farourite districts of the Country for Tourists are : — Edin-
burgh, Stirling, Perthshire, The Clyde, Oban and Western High-
lands, Inverness-shire, and Braeniar. In some parts accommoda-
tion in the 8e.ison is difficult to obtain, and is apt to be at what
are often considered pretty high rates. The South of Scotland,
Skye, Ross-shire, and the districts adjoining those parts already
named, also present considerable attractions to the Tourist.
In the Highlands, beyond the roads that are named in this book
there are almost no others, and none should be reckoned on that
are not marked on the "Safety" Map of Scotland.
It may be well to state here, that Glencie is the Cyclist's " B€ta
Noir," the road generally being in a dreadful state, and that the
Hotel-less 20 miles from Struan to Dalwliinnie, on the Perth and
Inverness road, is best done by train.
In the Lowlands there are many other roads between the
numerous towns and villages— they are mostly hilly, but very
well kept. Travelling in the Coal and Iron District, of which
Airdrie is the centre, is not very pleasant owing to the smoke-
laden atmosjihere.
A glance at the " Safety " Map will show the different qualities
of the roads in the various parts of the country.
Ferries. — The length is given in Brackets after the name. For
the shorter distances the fare is usually 3d. for one passenger —
double fare if starting between 9 p.m. and 6 a.m., but TaiTiflf
Hoards are generally posted U)>, and should be consulted. The
charge for a bicycle is usually 6d.
Railway Ferries ply between Granton and Burntisland, Hawes
Inn and N. Queensferry, Tayport and Droughty Ferry, and there
is also a steam ferry from Newport to Dundee.
On the Clj'de, below the Broomielaw, there are large steam
ferry boats cro.ssing the river at various points, and there are
large boats at Renfrew and P^rskine Ferry. Further down, the
Steamer Service is conducted with tlie frequency and regularity
of trains from nearly every watering-place.
The rest of the ferries are relegated to small boats, and are
conducted in a free and easy manner. Where the ferryhouse is
on the other side, a smoke or the hoisting of a flag are the usual
signals, and a long wait may be necessary.
On the following Fresh-water lochs, there are steamers, viz. : —
Lochs Lomond, Katrine, Tay, Awe, Eck, Maree ; also on the
Caledonian and Crinan Canals.
Tourist Approaches from England,— Scotland is usually
entered either from Berwick, Coldstream, or Carlisle, and from
these towns there are excellent roads, that via Carter being very
rough. Good steamers run to the principal ports from London,
Hull, Newcastle, Liverpool, Bristol, &c.
Tourist Approaches from Ireland.— The ports of arrival
of the Irisli steamers are : — Stranraer, Ayr, Ardrossan, Gourock,
Greenock, and Glasgow, but Tourists are advised that the journey
from Greenock to Glasgow, up the River, is very tedious. From
Stranraer a fine coast road leads to Glasgow, and a very fair one
leads eastward to Dumfries. From Ayr there are fine roads, but
those eastwards are hilly. From Ardrossan there is a favourite
c<^)aBt road to Greenock, wliere the Tourist should ferry across to
Helensburgh, and so avoid the manufacturing part of the country.
Tourists landing at Greenock should note this.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Explanation of Diagrams.
The line bordering the shaded portion of each diagram is a
facsimile of the profile of the Route, and is divided by vertical
lines into miles, and by horizontal lines into contours of 100 feet,
80 that distances and heights are ascertained quickly.
The blocks show the positions of the Villages and houses, while
the signs (for explanation see page 3 ) are the road directions. The
directions for the forward journey are above the road line, those
of the reverse below, except in a few instances where lack of room
has caused them all to be above the line.
The vertical scale has necesBarily been enlarged out of strict pro-
portion, as otherwise the ordinary Gradients would almost have
been imperceptible.
Explanation of Letterpress.
The diagram should be consulted first, as the letterpress is
appended to it. Places named in brackets are off the road.
The Description states the quality of the road, and it should
be observed that the "Class" refers solely to the construction of
the road, and not to its surface. Class I. is a superior, broad, and
finely made road. Class II. is the ordinary main road. Class III.
is of inferior construction, usually narrow, hilly, or rocky surface.
Roads of this class arc usually very old, or have been constructed
in an inferior manner.
GPadientS. — l in 25; i.e., l foot of rise in 25, is a fairly easy
hill, 1 in 20 is stiff, 1 in 15 is steep. Cyclists usually walk up a hill
of 1 in 17. A descent does not generally become dangerous till
it is 1 in 15 and then only with a sharp turn, but with anything
steeper the danger increases. A little experience of one or two
hills will be a permanent guide. On nearly every hill the gradient
varies every few yards. Those given here represent approximately
the general slope, and in most cases the maximum is given.
Milestones. — As a general rule each county has its own set
of milestones measured from its own centre ; therefore in a routs,
when only one starting point is named, it may generally be con-
cluded that the milestones are all measured from that point, but
where there are two points, those near the county boundaries
or in the centre are usually incorrect, the route having been
measured from both ends.
Measurements.— The tabular form gives the distance from
any one point to another, the number below the one name and
opposite the other being the distance required. For clearness
the furlongs have been put in the tables as Jths. Places named
in brackets, or in italics, are off the route.
Principal Objects of Interest.— These are only notes-
details can be found in almost any guide book.
Hotels or Inns. — Those named in this heading are nearly all
of a satisfactory kind, but it has been found diflBcult in many
cases to decide whether certain small houses should be mentioned
or not. The tourist, therefore, should not expect much of soma
jf them, as they are the only accommodation available.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND. "••
Ibistorlcal IRotes.
After long-continued wars with England, the crowns of tlie
two countries were united in 1603, when James VI. of Scotland
succeeded to the throne of England as James I. The parliaments
of England and Scotland were united in 1707. Scotland sends
seventy-two members to tlie Ilouse of Commons : and fifteen peers
to the House of Lords, elected by their brother peer* of Scotland.
JSattletielJ)s.
A.O.
1263. — Largs, Ayrshire: Alexander II. defeated Haco, king of
Norway.
1296.-- Dunbar: Edward I. defeated John Baliol.
1297. — Stirling Bridge : Wallace defeated the English.
1298.— Falkirk: Edward I. defeated Wallace.
1314.— Bannockburn, near Stirling: Bruce defeated Edward
II., and secured the independence of Scotland.
1333.- Halidon Hill, Berwickshire: Edward III. defeated the
Soots.
1411.— Harlaw, near Inverury, Aberdeen: the Earl of Jlar
defeated Donald, Lord of the Isles.
1488.— Sauchieburn, near Bannockburn: James IIL defeated
by his nobles, and afterwards slain.
1 547. — Pinkie, near Mus.selburgh : the English defeated the Scots.
1568.— Langside, south of Glasgow: the Regent Murray de-
feated Queen Mary.
1645.— Philiphaugh, near Selkirk: the Covenanters under
General Leslie defeated the Marquis of Montrose.
1646. — Kilsyth, twelve miles west of Falkirk: Montroge de-
feated the Covenantei-s.
1 650.— Dunbar, on the east coast of Haddington: Cromwell
defeated the Covenahters under Leslie.
1679.— Drumclog, six miles scnith-west of Strathavon : the
Covenanters defeated Viscount Dundee (Claverhouse).
1679. — Bothwell Bridge, nine miles soiith-east of Glasgow : the
troops of Charles II. defeated the Covenanters.
1689. — Killiecrankie Pass, thirty miles north-west of Perth :
Viscount Dundee defeated the troops of William III.,
but was himself slain.
1 7 1 5.— Sheriffmuir, near Dunblane, Perthshire : Royalists under
Argyle defeated the Jacobites under the Earl of Mar.
1745.— Prestonpans, eight miles east of Edinburgh: Prince
Charles Edward defeated the Royalists under Sir John
Cope.
1746.— -Falkirk : Prince Charles Edward defeated the Royalists
1746.— CuUoden Moor, si.K miles north-east of Inverness: the
Dukp of Cumberland finally defeated Prince Charles
Edwaid.
xii. CONTOUR ROAB BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Butiquities.
In various parts of Scotland many relic? of ancient times are to
be found. It is probable that they had their origin in different
periods, and were the workmanship of different races ; as, Picts,
Scots, Scandinavians, &o. Such are —
The "Standing Stones" of Stennis, near Kirkwall, generally
supposed to be the remains of a Celtic Druidical temple. The
stones are of great size, and arranged in two circles. Similar re-
mains are also found in the islands of Lewis and Arran, and
elsewhere.
The " Picts' Houses " found in Orkney, Caithness, and Suther-
land. These are curious circular buildings ; some of them are
underground, and are called Earth-houses. Cave-dwellings are
found in Shetland and other pai-ta.
The Round Towers of Brechin, Forfarshire, and of Abernethy,
near Perth ; these resemble the round towers of Ireland. Nothing
is knovra with certainty of their origin. Vitrified Forts are
found in most of the northern counties. They are supposed to
have been used for defensive purposes. The stones of which they
are composed are partially fused by the burning of wood-fixes.
Many remains of Circular Camps are to be seen in various
parts of the country ; they are probably of native origin. Imple-
ments of flint, stone, and bronze have been found in great numbers
in many places ; also ornaments of bronze, gold, and silver.
Remains of the Great Roman Wall of Antoninus still exist
near Falkirk and other places. It was constructed by the Romans
between the Firths of Forth and Clyde, as a defence against the
attacks of the Scots and Picts. The most perfect remains of a
Roman Camp to be found in Great Britain are at Ardoch, near
Dunblane, Perthshire. Other Roman Camps are found in Peebles-
shire and Dumfriesshire ; they were always built in the form uf a
square.
Ruins of Abbeys, Cathedrals, &c. The most .ancient ecclesi-
astical ruins are in lona, wheie Colamba is said to have planted
Christianity about 670 a.d. Elgin, Dunkeld, and St. Andrews
have ruined Cathedrals ; those of Glasgow ; St. Giles, Edinburgh ;
Kirkwall, Brechin, Dunfermline, and Dunblane have been restored.
There are beautiful ruined Abbeys at Jedburgh, Melrose, Dry-
bui^h, Kelso, Coldingham, and Dundrennan.
Scotland abounds in ruined Castles, many of them exceedingly
picturesque, but smaller than tliose of England. The most famous
are Dunnottar, near Stonehaven; Duustaffnage, near Oban;
Doune (which has been restored to its original appearance) ; Turn-
berry, near Maybole. The castles of Edinburgh, Stirling, and
Dumbarton are in good preservation, and used as barracks for
soldiers.
The royal palaces of Linlithgow ; Scone, near Perth ; and Falk-
land, in Fife, are ruined. Holyrood Palace, Edinburgh, is still
maintained as a royal residence.
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HDciGbts of tbe principal /IDouiitains.
The heights of the more important hills will be found also on
the small maps at the beginning of the volume.
The number before each name is the order of height, in this list.
Onler. Same. Feet.
13. Ben .A.kler 3757
41. „ .\rtliur .. .. 2S91
•22. ,, Attow 33S3
3. ,, Avon 8843
34. ,, Clibreck .. .. (3154)
37. ,, Chonzie .. .. 3048
C.-J. „ Cleuch 23G-2
15. „ Cruacban .. .. 3689
15. „ Douran .. .. 3.V23
21. ,, Eay 3309
39. „ Hope 3040
24. „ Ime 3318
57. „ Loyal 2504
e. „ Lawers .. .. 39S4
42. „ Ledi 2875
31. „ Lomond .. .. 3192
14. „ Lui 370S
9. „ More (Perth) .. 3843
32. ,, More (Mull) .. 3169
26. „ Jlore Assynt . . 3273
2. „ Macdhui .. .. 4296
1. „ Nevis 4400
46. ,, Resipol . . . . 2774
49. ,, Uiunies .. .. 2755
30. „ Screel 3196
29. „ Slioch 3217
61. „ Venue 2393
28. „ Vorlich .. .. 3224
48. ,, Vrackie .. .. 2757
21. ,, Wyvis 3429
16. ,, Y Gloe 3671
77. Bennachie 1698
12. Bidean nam Bean .. 3766
81. Birnam 1324
70. Black Larg 2231
38. Blaven 3042
3. Braeriach 424S
50. Broadlaw 2723
23. Buchaile Etive . . . . 3345
5. Cairngorm 4084
65. Cairnsmore 2331
71. Cairnlablc 1912
4. CairnUjul 4241
72. Caniijsie Fella . . . . 1894
45. Canisp 2779
On
ler. Name.
Feet.
44.
Castel Abhail, Arran
2817
52.
Cheviot
2676
41.
Cobbler
2891
73.
Crirtel
1866
27.
CuchuUin Hills
3234
51.
Dollarlaw
2680
SO.
Bildon Uills . . . .
1385
69.
Ettrick Pen . . . .
2269
55.
Farragon
2559
20.
Glasmeal
3502
43.
Goatfell
2866
53.
Hartfell
2651
72.
King's Seat (Campsie
Fells)
1894
79.
Knock
1409
84.
Knockdolian
869
S3.
Largo Law
965
11.
Lochnagar
3786
76.
Lomond Hills, Fife..
1713
59.
Lowtlier
2403
75.
LammermuilB . . . .
1733
7_
Mam Soul
(3877)
68.
Mealfourvonie . .
2284
47.
Merrick
2764
74.
M inch moor
1856
85.
Mormond
769
ii6.
Morven
2313
35.
Monadhliath M'ts. ..
3087
56.
Mount Battock . . . .
2555
58.
Blair .. ..
2441
36.
,, Keen .. ..
3077
86.
North Berwick Law
612
54.
Paps of Jura . . :
2569
67.
Queensberry
2285
17.
Schichallion .. ..
3547
40.
Scour Donald . . . .
2915
33.
„ na Gillean
8167
19.
„ Ouran . . . .
3505
82.
„ ofEigg .. ..
12S9
78.
Sidlaw Uills : Craig-
owl
1493
10.
Stnbinian
3827
63.
Storr llock
2360
60.
Suilven
2399
64.
Tinto
2335
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTIAVD.
Ube Ibeigbts of tbe IRoab passes.
MOSTLY ABOVE 1000 FEET.
Pais. Height in Feet. Position.
Southern Ranges-
Carter 1371 Jedburgh to Newcastle.
Note o' the Gate . . 1250 „ Newcastleton.
L/imekilnedge .. .. 1195 Hawick to Newcastleton.
Mosspaul 84S „ Langholm.
Poulbog 1096 Ettrick to Langholm.
Birkhill 1105 Selkirk to Moffat.
Tweedshaws .. .. 1348 Broughton to Moffat*
Beattook summit .. 1025 Glasgow to Carlisle.
Dalveen Pass .. .. 1140 Elvanfoot to Thomhill.
Wanlockhead summit 1531 Leadhills to Sanquhar
Loohmuck 9S7 Ayr to New Galloway.
Shalloch 1421 „ Newton Stewart.
Nick o' the Balloch . . 1280 Maybole to Newton Stewart.
Mountbengor . . . . 1150 Peebles to Tushielaw.
Redstone summit . . 1416 Haddington to Duns.
Soutra 1192 Edinburgh to Lauder.
Tynehead 908 „ Galashiels.
Leadburn 931 Edinburgh to Peebles.
Linton summit .. 976 ,, Abington.
Maidenwell .. .. 1080 ,, Lanark.
Whitehouse .. .. 1024 „ „
Campsie Fells—
Carapsiemuir .. .. 1154 Glasgow to Kippen.
Gra.mpians. — Main Range : Aberdeen to Inveraray.
Cairn nion earn . . 757 Stonehaven to Banchory.
Cairn o' mount . . 1475 Fettercaim to Banchory.
Capel Mount (Path) 2275 Ballater to Clova.
Cairnwell 2199 Perth to Braemar.
Drumochter . . . . 1507 ,, Kingussie.
Glen Tilt (Path) . . 1647 Blair Athole to Braemar.
Glencoe 1040 Tyndrum to Ballachulish.
Blackraount .. .. 1449 „ „
Tyndrum 895 „ Dalmally.
Southern Spurs —
Whitebridge . . . . 1263 Aberfeldy to Dalnacardoch
Trinafour 1452 „ „
Lochnacraige . . 1339 Crieff to Aberfeldy.
Glenoglehead . . . . 948 Stirling to Killin.
Northern Spurs —
Larig Pass (Path) . . 2771 Aviemore to Braemar.
— — .... 2091 Braemar to Tomintoul.
Monadhliath Mountains—
Slochd Muicht . . . . 1333 Inverness to Kingussie.
Dava 978 Forres to Grantown.
Chlai 1257 „ Duthil.
Corrieyarrick (Path) 2543 Laggan Bridge to Fort Angustns.
— — .... 1275 Fort Augustus to P'oyers.
Ross-shire, fee-
Fain 1101 Braemore to Dundonnell.
Mam Ratachan .. 1116 Shiel Inn to Glenelg.
— — .... 1424 Tomdoun to Clunie Inn.
Bealach 2053 Lochcarron to Applecross.
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XOCbS (Fresh Water).
TheM are very numerous : and being generally among the
mountains, are remarkable for their grandeur and beauty. Most
of the Highland lochs are long and narrow.
Heights of the principal
Samt. Feet.
Loch Ach ray 276
„ Ard 105
„ Affrick 744
,, Arkaig 140
„ Assynt 215
„ Awe lis
„ Ba(MuU) .. .. 41
„ Chon 291
„ Clunie 606
„ Cobbinshaw . . . . S70
„ Doon 660
„ Earn SCJ
„ Eck 67
„ Bilan 840
„ Ericht 1153
„ Fannich 822
„ Prisa (Mull) .... 245
„ Hope 12
„ Katrine 364
„ Ken 145
„ Laggan 819
„ Laidon 924
„ L«e 880
„ Leren 350
„ Lochy 93
Lochs, above sea-level.
Name. Feet.
Loch Lomond . . . . 23
„ Loyal 369
„ Lubnaig 395
„ Luichart .. .. 270
„ Maree 32
„ Menteith .. .. 55
,, Monar 663
„ Morar 31
„ Muick 1310
,, Mullardooh., .. 704
„ Naver 247
„ Ness 50
„ Oich 105
„ Ossian 1269
„ Quoich 555
Rannoch
Shiel . .
Shin ...
St. Mary's
Tay
Treig
Tummel
Vennachar
Voil
Watten . .
667
16
270
808
350
784
450
270
410
53
Matertalls.
The highest in Scotland are the Falls of Glomach, which descend
iome 800 feet in a very short, distance. ITiey are about a mile
from 14im. in Route 390. The next are the famous Falls of
Foyers, near Fort Augustus. Corra Linn — one of the Falls of
(jlyda — is about 90 ft. high, and, on account of the large volume
of water and its situation, is worthy of the place of being the
largest fall in Scotland. Other falls of great beauty are the Falls
of Moness, and Acharn near Aberfeldy, Bruar and Tummel near
Blair Athole, Falls of Turret near Crieff, Falls of Kilmorack near
Beauly, Linn o' Quoich, Linn o' Dee, Linn of Corrieraulzie near
Braemar, Falls of Braan near Dunkeld, Falls of Rumbling Bridge
near Dollar, Falls of Cniachan at Loch Awe, and the Grey Mare's
Tail near Moffat ; besides Stonebyies Falls, and Bonningtuu Lina
on the Clyde.
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6los5ar^»
The following Gaelic words will enable the Tourist to trace the
meaning of many of the Gaelic names, both in the Highlands and
Lowlands.
Id will be observed that bh and mh are the same as v. Except-
ing in dhu (du) the letters dh are mute. Buidh is Bui.
Word. Meaning. Example.
Aber River mouth (generally) . . Aberdour.
Ach, or Auch . . A field Ach-na-cloich.
Aird, or Ard . . A prominent height . . . . Ardgour.
Alt, or Ault . . . . A brook Taynuilt.
An Diminutive Lochan.
An Of the Loch-an-Bilan.
Avon A river Avondhu.
Bal A village or town .. .. Balmacara.
Ban White, fair Banchory.
Barr A projecting point .. .. Dunbar.
Beath A birch tree Altbeath.
Bealach A pass Bealach-nam-bo.
Beag Little Glenbeg.
Ben, Bein or Ven A rocky mountain . . . . Benmore.
Blair A plain Blair- Athole.
Bo Cattle Bealach-nam-bo.
Breao Spotted, brindled . . . . Benvracky.
Buidh Yellow Loch Buie.
Cailleach . , . . Old woman Ben-na-cailleach
Cam, CambujB . . Crooked, a creek . . . . Cambusmore.
Cam A heap of stones Cairngorm.
Caol, or Col . . . . A strait, or nan'ows . . . . Colintraive.
Ceann, Can, or Kin Head Kintail.
Cro A sheepfold Qlencroe.
Claoh A stone Ach-na-cloich.
Clacban Collection of houses . .
Coire, or Corry . . A hollow Corrieyarrick.
Creag A rock, a cliff Craigard.
Cruach A stack Ben Cruachan,
Dal A dale, a field Dalwhinnie.
Dearg Red Bendearg.
Dhu, or Du . . . . Black Avondhu.
Dour Water Aberdour.
Drochaid .. .. Abridge Drumnadroohit.
Drum A ridge Drumnadrochit.
Dun A fort Dunbar.
Eiis, or ess . . . . A waterfall Inver-ness.
Eilean An island Loch-an-Eilan,
Feam An alder Feavn.
Fionn, or Fin . . White, shining Lochfyne.
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n'ord. Meaning. Hxample.
Garve, or Garbh . . Rough Garvamore.
Gair Short Gairloch.
Glaa Grey Glasven.
Glen A narrow valley ,, .. Glenbeg.
Gorm Dark blue Cairngorm.
Inver River month Inverness.
Kin, or Ken,. .. Same as Cean
KInloch Head of the loch . . . . Kinlochard.
Knock A knoll Knockandhu.
Kyle See Caol
Lon A meadow Tayinlone.
Leamhan.orLeven An elm-tree Lochia ven.
Learg The slope of a hill . . . . Largs.
*'="" I A rounded hill Mam Soul.
Jleal f
Monadh An upland moor .. .. Moness.
Mor, Mhor, Vohr Great Morven.
Muck, or Muick . . A sow Glenmuic
Na Of the Druuinadrochit.
Rath A fort Rathven.
Righ, ry or ree . . A king Dairy.
Roa A projecting point .. .. Ross of Mull.
Scnir, Scour . . . . Precipitous hill Scour Ouran.
Sron A nose, a promontory . . Stronachlacher.
Srath A strath, broad valley .. Strathmore.
Tigh A house Taynuilt.
Tilly A knoll Tillycoultry.
Tom A mound Tomintoul.
Uamh Acave Wemyss.
Uisge Water
Vohr, or Vor . . Same as mhor Uam Var.
Vea Same as Ben
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAyD.
pronunciation of 1Hlames»
The general rule in pronouncing names of two syllables, is to
place the emphasis on the first syllable of the word, as Ob-an,
Al-j/th, &c., but there are some exceptions to this notably ^cA-arn,
Dal-ry, A'in-ross, iiin-tail, A'tWin, Po)-t-ree, iJun-bar, and other
names beginning with Dun.
We cannot attempt to give the Gaelic names and their pro-
nunciation, as tliey are far too numerous to detail, but it
will be found that as a general rule dh is almost mute (but
Bometiraes has the value of t), vrhile Oh and mh both are pro-
nounced V. In the glossary we have given a number of common
Gaelic words which will ghow the English equivalents of many
names.
Local and other Peculiarities of Pronunciation.
Aberchirder is locally known
Avoch ,,
Alyth „
Ballingry „
Balquhidder „
Carabuslang „
Cockburnspath „
Cuchullin Hills „
Culross II
Durrisdeer „
Edzell ,,
Fen wick ,,
Friockheim ,,
Glamis t,
GrandtuUy „
Kilconquhar ,,
Kilmalcolm ,,
Kingussie ,,
Kirkcudbright „
Meikleour ,,
Milngavie ,,
Lochwinnoch ,,
Moniaive „
Monzie „
MuthUl „
Montreathmont „
Row »
Rutherglen „
St. Ninians „
Salen »
Strachan n
Strathavon „
Sanquhar »
Stincher „
Tighnabruaich „
as Foggylone.
Aiich.
Aylith.
Balling-ary.
Balwhidder.
Canislang.
Coburnspath.
Coollin Hills.
Cooross.
Disdeer.
Edjell.
Fenick.
Freekem.
Glaams.
Grantully.
Kinneuchar.
Killmacomb.
King-ussie.
KirkoobrL
Meeklour.
Millguy.
Loclianeuch.
Minny-ive.
Monee.
Muth-ill.
Monrummont
Roo.
Ruglen.
St. UinganB.
Saalen.
Strawan.
Stravon.
Sanchar.
Stinsher.
Tinny bruack.
Contour 1Roa^ Book
of Scotlan^.
The Principal Objects of Interest in most of the follow-
ing to'rnis do not appear in tlie letterjjress : —
Edinburgh. — Castle, Holyrood Palace, St. Giles' Cathe-
dial, Parliament House, University, M'Ewan Hall, Scott
Monument, Burns' Monument, Museums, National Por-
trait Gallery, Free Libi ary.
Glasgowi — Cathedral, University, Municipal Buildings,
George Square, Broomielaw. In vicinity : Langside.
Aberdeen. — Marischal College, King's College, Duthie
Park, Brig o' Balgownie, Brig o' Dee.
Ayr.— See Route 119.
Dumfries.— Burns' Monument, Globe Inn, Bridge, Ob-
8er\'atory, Mid-steeple, Lincluden Abbey.
Dundee.— TowTi Church, Albert Institute, Royal Arch,
Dimdee Law, Tay Bridge.
Hawick.— Mote Hill, Tower Hotel.
Inveraray.— Castle, Duniquoich Hill, Falls of Aray.
Inverness.— Castle, Islands, Tom-na-hurich.
Oban.— Dunollie Castle, Pulpit HiU, &c.
Perth.— 5'ee Route 17.
Selkirk.— Scott's Statue, Mungo Park's Statue, The
Haining, Philiphaugh Battlefield, Ettrick, and Yarrow.
Stirling.— .See Route 15.
Leith.
Measurements.— From Leith Com Exchange.
IJm. Edinburgh, G.P.O.
6im. Cramond Bridge. 9im. Queensferry, Hawes Inn.
lim. Newhaven Inn. 2im. Grauton Pier.
2}m. Portobello, Town Hall.
1 B
2 contour road book of scotland.
1 Edinburgh to North Berwick, &c.
Description.— Class II. Between Ediuburgli and Mussel-
burgh only fair, on account of suburban traffic. The next
three miles are very rough, but thereafter the road is very
good and level. Good but hilly road to Dunbar. Class III.
Gradients,— At 20 m., 1 in 26 ; to N. Berwick 1 in 18 ; at
23m., 1 in 23 ; at 28im., 1 in 22 ; at 29im., 1 in 20 ; at 29|m.,
1 in 14.
Milestones. — Measured from Old Post Office, Edinburgh.
After N. Berwick the M.S. follow a very steep but more
direct road to Whitekirk.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
3J Portobello,* Town Hall.
51 21 Musselburgh * Bridge.
Prestonpans.*
65- Aberladj'.*
Ill 4J Dirleton Inn.
14 J 7f 21 N. Berwick,* Town Hall.
191 m 8 5i Whitekirk.
261 19J 15 12i 7 Dunbar,* High St.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Musselburgh; Old
Bridge ; Pinkie House and Battlefield 1547. 8|m., to S.,
Preston Tower ; Battlefield, 1745. 14m., Gosford House.
20;|m., Dirleton Castle and Gardens. North Berwick;
Priory. 25im., Canty Bay, Bass Rock. 25im., Tantallon
Cas. 25im., Whitekirk Ch. 29Jm., Tynninghame House.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Levenhall,
Cockenzie, and Gullane.
8J
5i
31
15i
12
9S
20i
16*
14i
22J
198
I7i
28*
243
22i
35J
31*
29i
2 Edinburgh to Drem, &c.
Description.— Class II. To bej-ond Musselburgh, as above.
Thence a fairly level road the whole way, l)ut with medium
surface.
Gradients.— At 71m. 1 in 24, thereafter nothing steep.
Milestones.— Measured from Old G. P. O. travel via
Ravensheugh (Route 1), up a very steep hill, and join this
Road at 8m., — only tolerably correct.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
51 Musselburgh * Bridge.
9 31 Preston.
121 74 31 Longniddry P.O.
171 12 8f 41 Drem P.O.
201 15 lit 71 3 Dirleton Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest — To 6m. as above. 9m.
Preston Tower. 9|m., Battlefield, 1745.
Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at Portobello and
LevenhalL
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3 Edinburgh to Berwick.
Description. — Class I. Magnificent highway throughout.
The surface between Edinburgh and Musselburgh is onlj
fair, on account of suburban traffic ; the next mile and a
half to Levenhall past the Race Course very rough indeed,
but after Tranent the road is very fine right on to Cock-
burnspath, though a little rough about Dunbar. Be careful
entering East Lintim from both sides, as the road is narrow
at the turn. The remaining section to Berwick is good.
The direct road, Beltouford to Broxburn, avoiding Dunbar,
is very variable, usually rough. The old-fashioned paving
in Haddington is simply execrable.
Gradients. — Very favourable on the whole, except the
ascent from Levenhall, 1 in 24 ; ascent at Cockburnspath
1 in 15, and the highly dangerous Tower Bridge, descent on
both sides 1 in 13.
Milestones. — Measured from New Waverley Hotel, Edin-
burgh (Old G.P.O.), and from Berwick Town Hall, only
fairly accurate. Between Cockburnspath and Burnmouth
they are unreliable.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
3i Portobello,* Town Hall.
51 2| Musselburgh * Bridge.
9i 6i 4 J Tranent,* P.O.
165 131 11 61 Haddington,* Town Hall.
22i 19 161 12i 51 East Linton* I iridge.
27J 24i 22J 18 llj U Dunbar,* High St.
36i 321 301 26i 191 13J 8i Cockburnspath.
49? 461 44 39i 33 271 213 131 Ay ton.*
571 54^ 52J 48 41i 35j 30 21} Si Berwick, *Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — l|m., Piershill Barracks,
5Jm., Musselburgh ; Old Bridge, Pinkie House and Battle-
field, 1547. Om., Race Course. 9m., To N., Preston Tower;
Battle, 1745. 16im., Fergusson's Monument. Hadding-
ton ; Abbey ; monument on hill to N. is the Hopetoun
Monument. Dunbar; Castle ruins. 293m., Battlefield.
36im., to N., Pease Bridge and Fast Castle. 46 Jm., to N.,
Coldingham Priory. 51 |m., Burnmouth at bottom of cliffs;
Berwick ; Walls ; and Bridge, built in 1624.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Levenhall,
G-rant's House, and Houndwood.
•c _
A %
a a:
6 CONTOUR ROAD BUOK OF SCOTLAND.
Af Edinburgh to Coldstream.
Description. — Class I. The first 4 miles are rather rough
and steep, but thereafter the road, with the exception of some
loose parts about the summit, is of exceedingly good surface
to Carfraemill Inn. The next section is very hilly and
rough, until the road from Lauder joins in, when the surface
improves, and continues very good on to Coldstream.
Gradients.— Little France Hill 1 in 14-20 ; Dalkeith Bri.
descent 1 in 25 ; ascent 1 in 16 ; long ascent 1 in 24-26. Path-
head Hill 1 in 19. Soutra Hill 1 in 19-23 ; descent 1 in 21-25.
From CarfraemLU to Whiteburn, grades of 1 in 15-23-25-21,
from thence Roweston Hill 1 in 16, and at 46m. 1 in 17.
Milestones. — Measured from Crosscauseway, Edinburgh,
correct to Soutra, then only a few till near Coldstream.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
61 Dalkeith,* High St.
11 J 5 J Pathhead,*P.O.
15i 8J 31 Blackshiels Inn.
22J 151 101 7i Carfraemill Inn.
37i 3l| 26 22f 15| Greenlaw, * County Ho.
48 41 J 36i 321 25i lOj Coldstream,* Market PI.
Ppineipal Objects of Interest.— 3im., Craigmillar Castle
ruins. 6|m., Dalkeith Palace. 26Jm., Thirlestane Castle ;
Greenlaw ; County Hall. 40m., Roweston Chapel. Fine
view of the Lothians from Soutra.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at "Whiteburn.
S Edinburgh to Kelso.
Description. — Class II. See above to Carfraemill. This
Route to "VYliiteburn is very much better than the direct
road. From thence the road is good but very hilly.
Gradients. — See above to Carfraemill, thence descent
to Leader Bridge 1 in 23 ; ascent 1 in 20-25. Thirlestane
Mill 1 in 21. Deanbrae 1 in 17. Ascent at 37im. 1 in 19, at
38im. 1 in 20-22. Nenthorn Hill 1 in 16-23 ; at 41m. 1 in 24.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
61 Dalkeith,* High St.
22i 151 Carfraemill.
26i 191 4 Lauder,* Town House.
351 29 13i 9i Gordon.*
44i 371 21S m 81 Kelso,* Square.
Milestones. — Measured from Crosscauseway to Soutra, —
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{Route 5 continued.)
correct ; then none till beyond Carf raemill, when they are
measured from Kelso bj- a disused road from "Wliiteburn.
The milestones from Kelso are inaccurate.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Dalkeith; Palace.
Newbattle Abbey. Lauder ; Castle, Church. Kelso ;
Floors Castle, Abbey, Roxburgh Castle ruins.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Pathhead,
Blackshiels, and "Whitebnrn.
0 Edinburgh to Jedburgh, &c.
Description — Class I. To Carfraemill Inn, Route 4.
From thence on to Earlston the road is very smooth, with a
few slight hills. The next section to near Jedburgh is very
good but more hilly, from thence to Camptown is not quite
so good, and the last part to the summit is very rough and
stony. As a through road to Newcastle this Route is not
recommended. (The more direct road from Lauder south-
wards is very hilly, but has a good surface.)
Gradients. — See Route 4 to Carfraemill. Descent to
Drygrange 1 in 20-18. Ascent Lilliard's Edge 1 in 13 ;
descent 1 in 17-23. From Jedburgh to Carter there are
two ascents of 1 in 12, and one descent of 1 in 13, also
Camptown Hill 1 in 14-16, and Carter Fell 1 in 16-18. By
the Old Road south of Lauder in parts 1 in 13-16.
Milestones.— Measured from Crosscauseway, Edinr., cor-
rect to Soutra, thence via Oxton and old road south of
Lauder, irregular. Afterwards correct from Jedburgh.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
61 Dalkeith,* High St.
26J 19i Lauder,* To\vn House.
33J 261 7 Earlston.*
38 31i 11^ 4^ St. Boswells * Station.
91 Jedburgh,* jMarket.
2O5 lOj Carter Boundary.
35^ 25i 15 Otterburn.
104i 97^ 77? 701 661 56^ 45i 301 Newcastle, Bigg Mark't.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 3Jm.,Craigmillar Castle.
6|m., Dalkeith Palace. Earlston ; Rhymer's Tower.
41|m., Lilliard's Edge ; Battle, 1545. Jedburgh ; Abbey.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Pathhead,
Blackshiels, Carfraemill, and Ancrum.
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7 Edinburgh to Hawick.
Description.— The first 10 miles .are rather lumpy in parts,
but afterwards the road is very fine to summit, on which
there are usually patches of stones. The descent along
the Gala water is not quite so good — sometimes rather
lumpy — to Galashiels. From thence to Selkirk is very
fine ; but the section to Hawick, though of very good sur-
face, is somewhat trj'ing. Class I.
Travellers up Ettrick and Yarrow keep to right at 38;|m.,
and join the road from Selkirk | of a mile further on.
Gradlents.-At 6m., 1 in 21 ; 6im., 1 in 22; 8m., 1 in 25,
thence easier to summit. Ascent at SSim., Iin24; past
Selkirk, 1 in 23-19 ; at 43im. and 44im., 1 in 10. The descent
to Hawick is 1 in 24, followed by 1 in 16,
Milestones.— Measured from Crosscauseway, Edinr., cor-
rect to Galashiels, where those from Selkirk are met ; the
milestones after Selkirk are from Edinr. via Clovenfords.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
4J Gihnerton * Iim.
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lot * Station.
Stow,' Town Hall.
75 Galashiels,* Market PL
131 6 Selkirk,* Town Hall.
19 Hi 5\ Ashkirk Bridge.
25i m 111 6J Hawick, *Tn.HaU.
Principal Objects of Interest.- 6m., Melville Castle.
6^m., to East, Newbattle Abbe}'. 9m., Dalhousie Castle
to West. 12m., Borthwick Castle. 34jm., Abbotsford,
across Tweed. 39m., Selkirk. 50|m., Hawick.
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Description.— Class II. A hilly road, of very good sur-
face to Leadburn. The surface is loose about the summit
and for a mile down, but thereafter it is very fine to
Eddleston. The last few miles to Peebles are poor.
Gradients.— From Liberton Dams, 1 in 16; Burdiehouse,
1 in 21 ; Penicuik, 1 in 20-27 ; at 14m. 1 in 21.
Milestones.— Measured from Crosscauseway, — correct,
but the first milestone from Peebles is 1|.
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Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
5 Straiton * Inu.
Glencorse.
II Penicuik,* Square.
4J 3 Leadburn * Iiin.
lOi 8J 5i Eddleston,
141 12i 91 4i Peebles * Cross.
, Edin., to Penicuik, via Fairmilehead, 9|ni.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4|ni.,Burdiehouse. 5m.,
Straiton Oil AVorks. &\m., Fork to Roslin. S^m., Glen-
corse Barracks. 12|m., Wellington Reformatory. 23m.,
Peebles, Neidpath Castle, River Tweed, &c.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked * and at Loganlee.
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Description.— Class II. Good surface, but billy, to Lead-
burn, thence very good to Knock, poor into Broughton, good
to Crook, and then gradually getting loose ; but the descent
to Moffat is good. The only bad part is at the summit, about
a mile long. Some travellers prefer the road via Abington.
Gradients.— See previous route to Leadburn, thence
nothing difficult to Broughton, with the exception of a
very short hill at 18|m., 1 in 21, with a sharp turn at the
top and bottom. The descent to Moffat is an average grade
of 1 in 29 for the first half, 1 in 25 for the second, with a
maximum of 1 in 20 for a short distance.
Milestones.— To Leadburn as previous route, thence defi-
cient until Romanno Bridge, after which the}- are correct.
This set, however, is measured from Grassmarket, Edinburgh,
ria Howgate. The 20th and onwards is 20g from G.P.O.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
5 Straiton * Inn.
Penicuik,* Square.
Leadburn * Inn.
61 Romanno * Bridge.
15i 81 Broughton.*
22J- 151, 7 Crook * Inn.
39 32i 23^ m Moffat,* High St.
Principal Objects of Interest.— To Leadburn, see Route
9. 30m., to East, Dnimmelzier Castle. 47m., Devil's Beef
Tub (Punch Bowl), .500 ft. below road. 52m., MOFFAT ; Spa ;
and many uiteresting places in neighbourhood.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Loganlee.
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to Edinburgh to Abington.
Description. — Class II. The better road to Carlops ia
via Glencorse (see Route 9), tlience the surface is good.
Travellers from the West End travel via Hilleiid, but this
road has rather severe hills, although the surface is quite
good. From Carlops onwards is good ; through Dolphin-
ton it is rather rough, but nearing Biggar the road improves,
and on to Lamington is exceedingly smooth. From thence
to Clyde Bridge is very rough in parts, but from this point
to Abington is exceedingly good.
Gradients. — Glencorse road, see Route 9. Via Hillend,
from MorningsMe Station 1 in 26. Descent from Fairmile-
head 1 in 19. Ascent from Hillend 1 in 22. Ascent from
Flotterstane Bridge 1 in 14-29-14. No further difficult
hUls.
Milestones. — Measured from Tollcross, via Hillend,
irregularly placed. Those to Penicuik are measured from
Crosscausewa}'.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
5 Straiten* Inn.
9i 4^ Penicuik* (Shottst own).
15 10 5J Carlops.*
171 12f 8J 2f West Linton.*
^ 17 12i 7 41 Dolphinton.*
29 24 19i 14 111 7 Biggar.*
41i 36i 311 26i 23i 19i 12i Abington.*
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131 9i Carlops.*
271 23i 14 Biggar.*
391 351 26i 12J Abington.*
From Edinr., Caledonian Station, via Penicuik, 40|m.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fia Glencorse, Route
9. FiaHillend,—7?m.,Rullion Green Battlefield. ISJm.,
Habbie's Howe (Dell). Biggar ; Church ; Mote. 35m.,
Lamington Tower.
Tinto Hill is very prominent near Biggar.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Loganlee or
Nine Mile Burn.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
1 1 Edinburgh to Lanark.
Description. — Class III. This is a most trying and mono-
tonous journe}'. The newer road, via Midcalder, see below,
is much better. The first eight miles are very undula-
ting, but quite good, then the road gets narrow and steep
for a short distance, improving again until the branch to
Kirknewton joins, after which it degenerates, and again
becomes steep and loose — indeed it is a very bad road —
until nearing Carnwath, when it again becomes good.
Gradients. — From Slateford, 1 in 28-16 ; at 8m., lin 13;
at 12m., 1 in 13 ; and other short hills of 1 in 17-19-23.
Descent to Lanark 1 in 20.
Milestones. — Measured from Tron Church, Edinburgh, —
correctly placed.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
6i Currie.*
71 If Balerno * Station.
14 7i 61 Cairns Castle.
251 19i 18i 111 Carnwath.*
321 261 25 181 6i Lanark, * Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Dreary moorland road.
Lanark; Falls of Clyde, Cartland Crags.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Carstairs
Junction.
12t Edinburgh to Lanark.
Description. — Good road, but lumpj-, to Midcalder, there-
after good to West Calder. It then deteriorates consider-
ably, and becomes loose about the summit, but improves
again near Wilsontown, and from thence to Lanark is very
good.
Gradients. — The principal gradients are Forth Hill 1 in
23, and at Cleghorn Station 1 in 18.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
12J Midcalder.*
I7i i\ West Calder.*
241 lli 7i Wilsontown.
33g 20J 16i 9 Lanark * Cross.
Milestones. — Measured from West Port, Edinburgh, and
from Lanark Municipal Boundary, — correctly placed.
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(Route 12 continued. )
Principal Objects of Interest — 75m., Dalmahoy House.
Midcalder; Calder House. Wilsontown; Ironworks.
Lanark, as Route 11.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at East Calder
and Forth.
13 Edinburgh to Strathavon.
Description.— Class II. This is a good road to Midcalder,
though rather lumpy, and continues good until a few miles
after West Calder, when it becomes very stony and loose,
through disuse. Nearing Newniains the surface improves
and is quite good on to Strathavon.
Gradients — Descent and ascent at Midcalder 1 in 26 ;
maximum to summit, 1 in 29. Descent at Overton 1 in
22-14-17 ; ascent from Garrion Bridge 1 in 17-20.
Milestones — Measured from West Tort, Edinburgh,—
tolerably correct.
Measurements-
Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
12i Midcalder.*
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30} m \2h Newmains.*
381 26i 211 n Stonehouse.*
42J 30 25i lis 3J Strathavon,* Green.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 7Jm., Dalmahoy House.
Midcalder ; Calder House ; through moorland to New-
mains in coal and iron district. Strathavon ; Castle
ruins ; Falls.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at East Calder.
14- Edinburgh to Hamilton.
Description. — Class I. A fairly good road throughout.
The first few miles are good but lumpy, thereafter to Mid-
calder is better ; very smooth to AVhitburn ; not so good
about Shotts ; and from thence to Hamilton, a good road.
This is rcall}' the Old Glasgow Road, Ijut is seldom used
for through traffic.
Gradients — The steepest are 1 in 25 at Salsburgh and
Newarthill, and 1 in 21 descending to the Clyde.
Milestones. — Are generally correctly placed. They are
measured from Edinburgh, West Port, and from Glaso-ow
Suburbs in lianarkshire. Those to Hamilton are measured
from the Glasgow set.
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(Route 14 continued.)
Measurements,
Edinburgh *G. P.O.
12 J Mulcalder.*
m 41 West CcalJcr.*
18i G\ Ik Blackburn.*
21i 8J 3J 21 Whitburn.*
30i 18i 13h 12 91 Newhouse.
34* 22 I7i 15 131 3 J Motherwell."
37i 24t 191 181 16 61 2f Hamilton.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— 7fm. Dalmahoy House.
MiDOALDER ; Calder House. Hamilton ; Palace ; Cadzow
Castle ruins.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at East Calder,
Livingstone, Harthill, and Shotts.
IS Edinburgh to Stirling.
Description.— Class I. A very fine road to Kirkliston, then
not quite so good as far as Linlithgow. From thence to
Larbert and Plean is exceedingly good, but from this point
the road is much poorer into Stirling. The road is paved,
and rough, through Linlithgow and Falkirk.
Gradients.— Descent to Linlithgow lin23; short dip at
Laurieston 1 in 12, and 1 in 14.
Milestones. — Measured from Caledonian Station, Edin-
burgh, to ne.ir Plean, where they are reckoned from Stirling
Eurgh Hall.
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
9 Kirkliston.*
Hi 2i Winchburgh.
161 75 51 Linlithgow,* Cross.
241 151 m 7k Falkirk,* Town Clock.
27J 18J 15J lOi 2J Larbert.*
351 2Qh 24i 181 lU 81 Stirling,* King St.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4m., Convalescent Home.
11m., Niddry Castle. Linlithgow ; Palace and Church.
233m., Roman Wall. 25|m., Carron Iron Works. 33m.,
Bannockburn, Battlefield, 1314 ; Sauchieburn, Battlefield,
1488. St. Ninians ; Church Steeple. Stirling ; Castle,
Cemetery, King's Park, Wallace Monument, Cambus-
kcnneth Abbey.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Corstorphine,
Laurieston, Polmont, Plean, and Bannockburn.
22 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
lO Edinburgh to Crieff.
Description. — Class I. & II. The section to Queensferry
is very good, but cut up with coaching traffic. The descent
to Hawes Inn, witli the abrupt turn at the foot, is rather
dangerous. Ferr3' to North Queensferry. From there to
Dunfermline tlie road is hilly but quite good, it then be-
comes much looser over the hills through drearj' country
to near Rumbling Bridge, where it is very rough. From
this point it improves, and is a good road ixp Glendevon, and
right on to Crieff.
Gradients.— Hags Hill 1 in 20 ; Hawes Brae 1 in 13 ;
North Queensf err}' Hill 1 in 26, descent 1 in 22 ; at lljm.
1 in 11, descent 1 in 23 ; ascent near St. Margaret's Stone
1 in 15 ; ascent past Dunfermline 1 in 19 ; Gateside Hill
1 in 15 ; Dunduff Hill 1 in 23 ; descent to Hillend 1 in 22
descent and ascent at Mossendgreen 1 in 20 and 1 in 14
ascent to Rumbling Bridge Hotel 1 in 21, to Yetts 1 in 19
descent Gleneagles 1 in 22-27 ; at 415m., descent lin22,
ascent 1 in 24 ; short descent bejond Muthill 1 in 21 ; Crieff
1 in 12.
Milestones.— Only a few after Dunfermline. To Queens-
ferrj' they are measured from Caledonian Station, Edin-
burgh, and thereafter from North Queensferry Inn as far
as Dunfermline. Those between Yetts and Bishop's Bridge
are measured from Crieff Bridge, thereafter measured from
Stirling.
Measurements,
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
81 Hawes Inn,* Queensferry.
91 1 North Queensferry.*
Dunfermline,* Town Hall.
Rumbling Bridge.*
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91 81 Loaninghead.
161 15i 6i Muthill.*
201 181 lOi 31 Crieff,* James Sq.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 3|m., Cramond on R.
5\m., Dalmen}^ House. Queensferry ; Forth Bridge.
13jm., Queen Margaret's Stone. Dunfermline; Abbey.
26jm., Rumbling Bridge and Cauldron Linn. 42m., Culdees
Castle. 44m. , Drummond Castle. Crieff ; Falls of Barvick,
Turret ; Ochtertyre. The scenery at Rumbling Bridge and
in Glendevon is very picturesque.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Cramond
Bridge and Glendevon.
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17 Edinburgh to Perth.
Description. — Class I. Ferry Granton to Burntisland.
Very fine road, with splendid stretches of level. The surface
throughout is very good, except in the iijiper part of Glenfarg.
Via North Quccnsferry see previous Route to that place,
thence very good road. Ferry at Queensferry.
Gradients — Burntisland Hill 1 in 22-14 ; 11m., 1 in 19-
25 ; ascent Moncreiffe Hill 1 in lG-22 ; descent 1 in 25. On
Queensferry Road, at 13m., 1 in 22-25.
Milestones. — On the Burntisland and Cowdenbeath sec-
tion, irregular. At Cowdenbeath the regular milestones,
measured from N. Queensferry, are met, and continue cor-
rect to Perth (the last ir.s. is li miles from Perth Cross).
Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
."? Granton,* Pier.
8 5 Burntisland,* Pier.
141 11 J 61 Cowdenbeath.*
221 191 14J 8 Kinross,* P.O.
24i 21J 16i 9} II Milnathort.*
36i 33i m 211 13^ 111 Bridge of Earn,'
40i 37i 32i 25i m 151 4 Perth,* Cross.
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10^ Inverkeithing.*
26 151 Kinross.*
Principal Objects of Interest — 20Jm., Gairney Bridge
Memorial. Kinross; Loch Leven and Castle; St. Serf's
Island. Milnathort; Burleigh Castle ruins. 33im., Rock-
ing Stone. 3Gim., Old Bridge. 3Gim., Moncreiffe House.
Perth ; North Inch ; St. John's Church ; County Buildings ;
Glover's Cottage ; Kinnoull Hill ; Seone Palace.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Stewart's Arms,
Blairadam, Glenfarg, Bein, and Aberargie. And at Cramond
Bridge, N. & S. Queensferry, &c. , via Queensferry.
13 Edinburgh to Dundee.
Description. — Class I. A very fine but undulating road
nearly all the way. The surface is rather rough through
the paved "Lang Toun" — for three miles — and after New
Inn. Ferries : Granton to Burntisland, Newport to Dundee.
Gradients — Pathhead Hill 1 in 12-18 ; past New Inn 1 in
18; Newport Hill linlS.
Milestones, — Measured from Burntisland Pier, practically
correct. The 1st M.S. from Newport is Jm. from the pier,
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Measurements.
Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
3 Granton,* Pier.
8 5 Burntisland,* Pier.
Kinghorn. *
3 Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall.
12 9 New Inn.*
201 171 8-1 Cupar,* Town Hall.
31s 28J IM Hi Newport,* Pier.
331 30i 211 13 II Dundee,* Town Ho.
Principal Objects of Interest — 9Jm. King Alexander's
Cliflf. Kinghorn ; Tower. 12Jm. Seafield Castle ruins.
Kirkcaldy ; Church Tower, Burgh School, Balwearie Tower.
29Jm. to N. , Springfield Asylum, Crawford Priory. CoPAR ;
Duncan Institute, Parish Kirk. 34m. to S. , Dura Den. 34|m.
Dairsie Church, and Castle. Newport ; Mars Training Ship.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at St. Michaels.
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Description.— Class II. With the exception of the bad
part through Pathhead, the road is exceedingly good the
whole way. If travelling via Elie, add 1 mile.
Gradients — Pathhead Hill linl2; 2m., 1 in 19; 23^m.,
1 in 20 ; 31!m., 1 in 22 ; 35m., 1 in 21-25.
Milestones. — Measured from Burntisland Pier, correct to
Crail. Thence measured from St. Andrews old Town
Hall, and on to Leuchars.
Measurements.
Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall.
2 Dysart.*
9 7 Leven.*
Ill 9f 2| Largo,* (Limdin Mill Bridge).
22i 20i 13i lOj Anstruther * Bridge.
26i 24i m 141 4i Crail.*
361 341 271 241 14i 91 St. Andrews.*
42i 40J 33J 301 191 151 51 Leuchars * Church.
471 451 381 36 25J 21i 111 51 Tayport,* Pier.
18 16 9 6i 5\ 9i 191 25i 291 Elie.*
Principal Objects of Interest — Im. Ravenscraig Castle
ruins. 5|m. Macduffs Castle. llim. Standing Stones ;
Largo; " Robinson Crusoe's " Birthplace. Crail ; Town
Hall. St. Andrews ; Castle, University, Cathedral, Links.
39|m. Guard Bridge. Leuchars ; Church.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Colinsburgh and
St. Michaels.
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20
[£dinburgh to Lasswade.
1000 Smiles 10 miles
Description. — Class III. A verj' hilly road, but of good
surface. There is a very dangerous turn on the hill de-
scending to Lasswade from Tonnyrigg.
Gradients.— At 2im.lin 11-14; 4m. 1 in 14; Glm.linlS;
S}m. 1 in 12.
Milestones.— Measured from Edinr., Buccleuch Church.
Measurements — Edinburgh,* G.P.O.
(ij Lasswade * Bridge,
7 J ]>onnyrigg.*
9i 3i- 2\ Is^ewtonloan.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Sim. Dalhousie Castle.
21
Linlithgow to Queensferry.
Description. — ( 'lass II. The surface throughout is good.
There are a number of cui-ious and very confusing turns.
Gradients — At 9m. 1 in IS.
Measurements.— Linlithgow,* Cross.
Og Queensferry,* Town Hall.
91 h Hawes Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Hopetouu House.
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dangerous hills
Class III. A very hilly road with several
The surface, however, is fair.
Gradients.— At im.l in 10; IJm.linlT; 2m.linl7; 43m.
Iinl4; Zlm.linll.
Milestones.— Measured from Linlithgow, West Port.
Measurements — Bo'ness,* Town Hall.
31 Linlithgow,* Cross.
7j 41 Torphichen.
101 7i 2J Bathgate,* Station.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Linlithgow : Palace.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
FALKIRK TO DENNY, &C. 23
5 MILES 10 MiLES
Description.— Class II. Smooth and level to Denny ;
thereafter steep, but with fair surface.
Gradients.— At 7m.linl9; Tjm.linlS.
Measurements Falkirk,* Town Clock.
5? Denn_y,* Church.
lOi 5i Carronbridge V.O.
Falkirk to Alloa.
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Description. — Class II. A good and fairly level road
after Carron Ironworks. Ferry to Alloa (^m.).
Measurements.— Falkirk,* Town Clock.
2 Carron V.O.
9i 7i Alloa,* P.O.
Falkirk to bo'ness, &c. 2q
Description. — Class II. A very good and level road, but
the continuation towards Queensferry, after Bo'ness, is
steep.
Gradients — At lOm.l in 11-20.
Measurements.
Falkirk,* Town Clock.
3 Grangemouth.*
8i 5i Bo'ness,* Town Hall.
181 151 lOJ Queensferry,* Town Hall.
Tranent to Gifford.
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good surface.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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Gradients.— At 5Jm. Iinl7; 8Jm. and 9im.lin20.
Measurements — Tranent,* P.O.
5( East Salton.
9J 4 Giflford,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 4im. Salton Hall.
Gifford ; Castle.
27 Aberlady to Gifford.
Description. — Class III. Good surface, but ver\' billy.
Gradients.— At 3m.linl8; 4im.linl5; GJm.linlG; 6|m.
Iinl4; 71m.linl5; 9m.linl8.
Measurements. — Aberlady.*
5i Haddington,* Town Hall.
9i 4i GiiYord,^ P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Haddington ; Abbey.
GiiTord ; Castle.
2S Duns to Coldstream.
Description. — Class III. The surface is fair; there are
a number of abrupt turns.
Gradients. — i|m. 1 in 15; 3im. 1 in 17.
Measurements.— Duns,* Town Hall.
6J Swintonmill.
101 4 J Coldstream,* Market.
20 Kelso to Yetholm.
Description. —Class II. A hilly road, but of fair surface.
Gradients.— At im. and 35m. 1 in 15 ; 4im. 1 in 23 ; 5Jm.
1 in 21.
Milestones. — Measured from Kelso Square, — correct
Measurements — Kelso,* Square.
7S Yetholm,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Kirk Yetholm is occupied
bj' the descendants of the gj'psies.
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Kelso to Hounam, &c. 30
5 MILES 10 MILES
Description. — Class II. The surface is fail-, Imt the road
Las some stiff hills.
Gradients — At Am. 1 in 15; 3Jm,l in 21; 4m.l in 19; 6im.
liulG: S^n.linlG; 10m.linl6.
Milestones. — jMeasured from Kelso Squaie, — correct.
Measurements. — Kelso,* Square.
71 (Morebattle.*)
Ill ... Hounam.
Kelso to Earlston. 31
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Description.— Class III. A very hillj- road, but with
fair surface throughout.
Gradients — At 3m. 1 in 19 ; 4.]m. 1 in 21 ; G^n. 1 in 13 ;
lOim. linlS.
Milestones.— Measured from Kelso Square,— correct.
Measurements.— Kelso,* Square.
6 Smailholm.
12 6 Earl.ston.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— IJm. Floors Castle.
Smailholm ; Tower. E.\ULSTOX ; Rhymers Tower.
Kelso to Cornhill.
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Iieugli the road is good, but somewhat undulathig.
Gradients.— At Im. linlo.
Milestones. -Measured from Maxwellheugh,— correct.
Measurements.— Kelso," Square.
2J Sproust.n.
n 5 Wark.
lOi 73 23 Cornhill.*
Principal Objects of Interest Wark; Castle and
iJittkfield.
Hotels OP Inns at i)laces marked*.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
33 Berwick to Lauder, &c.
Description.— Class II. A good road as far as Gavjaton,
thence very hillj' and somewhat rough to Westruther, after
which the surface improves. From Lauder to Stow is a
rough and very steep road. For Duns keep to R. at 13|m.,
and join this road at 17|m. — im. longer.
Gradients.— At 18|m. 1 in 22; 29^m. 1 in 21 ; 32im. 1 in
25-20 ; 34m. 1 in 22, 1 in 15 ; 38m. 1 in 27-13, 9-12.
Milestones. — Measured from Duns, except near Berwick.
Measurements.
Berwick,* Town Hall.
5 Pax ton.*
(15i lOi Duns* To%vn Hall).
251 201 lOi AYestruther Church.
33i 28i 17i 71 Lauder,* Town House.
m 33* 2.31 121 5i Stow,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 42m., Paxton House.
Duns ; Castle, Spa, Duns Law. Moorland Eoad to West-
ruther. Lauder ; Thirlestaue Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Whiteburn.
34* Berwick to Duns.
Description. — Class II. A very fair but hilly road all
the way. This joins the previous Route at IS^m.
Gradients.— Urn. 1/20; 2|m.l/24 ; 13|m. 1/22; 14im.l/24.
Milestones.— Measured from Duns, except near Berwick.
Measurements.
Berwick,* Town Hall.
8J Chirnside * Church.
15i 6i Duns,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2Jm., Battlefield, 1333.
Chirnside ; Ninewells Old Tree. 12m., Wedderburn
Castle. Duns ; as above.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
3S Eyemouth to Greenlaw.
Description. — Class III. On the whole the surface is
fair, but the hills are very stiff.
Gradients.— At 2tm. 1 in 14 ; 7im. 1 in 14-17 ; 17|m. 1 ip
15-25 ; 20|m. 1 in 17-22, 10-12.
Milestones. — Measured from Duns Town Hall.
Measurements.
Eyemouth.*
2f Ay ton.*
Ih 43 Chirnside.*
131 Hi 61 Duns,* Town Hall.
21i 181 13J 71 Greenlaw,* County Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Ayton; Red Hall. Cuirn-
SIDE and Duns as above.
Hotel or Inns at places marked*.
3i CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
SO Kelso to Berwick.
Description. — Class I. A very fine smooth road, v/ith
easy undulations. This is the best road.
Gradients.— At 6Jm. 1 in 24 (Turn) ; SJm. 1 in 20.
Milestones. — Measured from Kelso, and Berwick Bridge.
Measurements.
Kelso,* Square.
81 Coldstream.*
131 4S Twizell Bridge.
23 14i 91 Tweedmouth.*
23i 14S 10 J h Berwick,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Henderside Park. Twi-
zell Bridge and Castle. 16|m., Norhara Castle. Berwick ;
Bridge and ancient AValls. The scenery- is very pretty.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Comhill.
37 Kelso to Berwick.
Description.— Class II. The road has a good surface, but
is hilly. Special attention to the proper road will need to
be taken at the turns.
Gradients.— 4Jm. lin 23 ; 20Jm. 1 in 25.
Milestones. — Measured from Kelso Square, and Berwick
Town Hall, — not very correct.
Measurements.
Kelso,* Square.
5! Eccles.
si 2J Leitholm.
Ill 6 3i Swinton.*
23f 171 151 115 Berwick,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Ednam ; Thomson's
Birthplace.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
33 Hawick to Kelso.
Description. — Class I. A very fine but undulating road
all the way. Care should be taken at turn descending
through Maxwellheugh.
Gradients.— Short hills of 1 in 17-25 to Kalemouth, thence
at 16Jm. and ISm. lin 19 ; 20Jm. 1 m 15 (dangerous).
Measurements.
Hawick,* Town Hall.
5 Denholm.*
12i 7i Jedfoot Bridge Station.
14 9 If Crailing.
21 16 81 7 Kelso,* Square.
131 81 2i 4i Hi Jedburgh,* Market.
Milestones.— Measured from Hawick, fork of Edinbur.gh
Road, and from Maxwellheugh. Those in centre are from
Jedburgh Market.
36 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
{Route 3S continued.)
Principal Objects of Interest.— Denliolm ; Minto House.
lOfm., Mounteviot House and "Waterloo Monument. 12im.,
Roman Road. Kelso ; Abbey, kc.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
SO Hawick to Carter, &c.
Description. — Class II. The first few miles are good,
but thereafter it is a steep and hilly road, very stony on
the higher parts. The hills into Bonchester are dangerous.
Gradients. — The first ascent is, in parts, between 1 in 14
and 1 in 19. The descent to Bonchester is 1 in 16, ending
1 in 11, rising again 1 in 14-20, and falling again 1 in 15,
thence at 12:^m. 1 in 19 ; 14jm. 1 in 17.
Milestones. — Measured from fork of Edinbmgh road in
Hawick, — fairly correct.
Measurements.
Hawick,* Town Hall.
71 Bonchester Bridge.
lOi 2? Chesters.
151 81 bh Carter Boundary.
301 23s 20i 15 Otterbourne.*
61i 544 51i 451 30i Newcastle,* Bigg Market.
Principal Objects of Interest. — After Chesters the road
is very bleak.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
40 Hawick to Newcastleton.
Description. — Class III. For the first 4 rnUes the road
is very good, but thereafter, as far as Hermitage, it is
rough and loose, especially on the steeper parts. There-
after the road is fair, but undulating, to Newcastleton.
Gradients.— At 5ra. 1 in 12 to 1 in IS ; 9Jm. 1 in 18-13-20.
Descent past "Whitterhope mostly 1 in 22-27.
Milestones. — Measured from Edin. 50th milestone, correct,
and from Jedburgh- Cauobie milestones near Newcastleton.
Measurements.
Hawick,* Town Hall.
7J Sbankend Station.
15i 8 Hermitage School.
201 12J 5s Newcastleton,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 4Jm. Stobs Castle. Q^m.
Catrail. 9im. Robert's Linn. 144m. Hermitage Castle.
Newcastleton ; Cross. Rather monotonous scenerj-.
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4<1 Hawick to Carlisle.
Description. — Class I. A magnificent road the whole way
to Carlisle. Leaving Hawick, the road is a little rough, but
thereafter it is very smooth with easy hills right up to the
summit. The descent is gradual, with several slight undu-
lations to Langholm, after which the road is very good till
near Carlisle, when it becomes lumpy through heavy trafiic.
Gradients. — 1 in 25 is the maximum grade to Langholm,
then at 24Jm. 1 in 19 ; and 24im. 1 in 24. Stanwix Hill
is about 1 in 16.
Milestones. — Measured from Edinr. , Crosscauseway, via
Clovenfords, — correct to Scots Dyke ; thence measured from
Carlisle Market.
Measurements.
Hawick,* Town Hall.
9 Teviothead.
23 14 Langholm,* Town Hall.
29 20 6 Canobie.*
35 26 12 6 Longtown.*
43i 34i 20i 14i 8i Carlisle,* jNIarket Place.
Principal Objects of Interest. — SAm.Branxholm Tower,
9m., Caerlanrig Chapel. 27|m., Gilnockie Tower. Slfm.,
Scots Dyke. Carlisle ; Cathedral, Prison. Pretty scenery
between Langholm and Canobie.
Hotels or Inns at places marked* ; none at Mosspaul.
42 Hawick to St. Mary's Loch.
Description. — Class III. For the first 5 miles the road is
fair, but thereafter as far as Tushielaw it is a very hilly,
soft, and bad road. Thence the road is a very loose one,
specially rough on the steep descent to Tibbie Shiels.
Gradients. — At 23m. 1 in 18. Ascent past Greenbank
1 in 16 - 19 - 13 - 18 - 12. Descent 1 in 19-22 ; 13m. 1 in 18-20.
The dangerous descent to St. Mary's Loch commences 1 in 25,
and is 1 in 10 at the steepest part.
Milestones. — Measured from the 50th Edinburgh milestone
in Hawick, — correct.
Measurements.
Hawick,* Town Hall.
161 Tushielaw * Inn.
21i 6 St. Mary's Loch ; Tibbie Shiels.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— 3Jm. Harden Castle, to N.
I6m., Tushielaw Tower. The road winds among the hills
and is rather monotonous.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
40 contour road book of scotland.
43 Jedburgh to Annan.
Description .—Class III. For the first 10 miles the surface
Is fair, although the road is somewhat steep, but thereafter
it is very rough and stony as far as Saughtreo Station.
Thence the road, though of good surface, is undulating with
short steep hUIs, improving about Canobie.
Gradients.— At 2m. 1 in 16-24; 4}m. Iin23; 5|m.linl3;
llim.l in 11-16-22-16; 13im.linl6; IGm. 1 in 10-14. Then
numerous short hills, and care should be taken descending
30im.linl9; 31Jm. Iinl9-16 ; 31tm.linl5; 34im.linl2;
36m. 1 in 12 (dangerous). 45im. 1 in 21.
Milestones. — Measured from Jedburgh, — fairl}- correct
to Canobie.
Measurements.
Jedburgh,* Market.
7t Bonchester.
Saughtree Station.
9 Newcastleton,* Square.
19 10 Canobie,* Church.
28i 191 9i Kirkpatrick.
34 J 25 J 15 J 6i Annan, « Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— A very monotonous jour-
ney over moorland to Newcastleton.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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Description. — Class II. A good road on the whole, but
undulating. The surface to Ramseycleuch is very fair, but
thereafter it is rough to the County Boundary. The
road past Ettrick Church is good for about 6 mUes up from
Ramse3-cleuch, then degenerates into a cart track.
Gradients.— At im. 1 in 15 ; descent 1 in 23-18. There-
after a number of short hills between 1 in IS and 1 in 23.
Milestones. — Measured from Selkirk Town Hall, — correct
to Tushielaw ; thence to County Boundary measured from
Peebles.
Measurements.
Selkirk,* Town Hall.
7 Ettrick Bridge.
15 8 Tushielaw* Inn.
17i lOi 2J Ilamse3-cleuch.
43i 36J 28J 251 Langholm,* Town Hall.
Ettrick Church is fm. bej'ond Ramseycleuch.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 4|m. Oakwood Tower.
Tushielaw, Tower ; 17m. Thirlestane Castle. A very pretty
road up the Ettrick Water.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
42 contour road book of scotland.
45 Selkirk to Moffat.
Description. — Class II. & III. After the steep descent at
Selkirk, the road is good and undulating to Tibbie Shiels,
thereafter becoming loose and soft. The descent past Birk-
hill is at first very rough and dangerous, but the road
gradually improves in qualitj-, though very hilly, and
latterly becomes fairly good, to Moffat. On the whole the
road is a heavy one, especially on the Dumfriesshire side.
Gradients.— The ascent at 22^m. is mostly lin26. The
descent begins 1 in 11 (dangerous) to 1 in 17. At 26|m. 1 in
15 ; 31im. 1 in 20 ; 31Jm. and 32im. 1 in 18 ; 33m. 1 in 15.
Milestones.— Measured from Selkirk Town Hall, — toler-
ably correct ; and from Moffat, High Street, — correct.
Measurements.
Selkirk,* Town Hall.
8i Yarrow Church.
121 4 Gordon Aims * Inn.
18 9i 5i Rodono * Hotel.
19 lOi 6i 1 Tibbie Shiels * Inn.
23 14i lOi 5 4 Birkhill.*
344 251 211 m 15i Hi Moffat,* High St.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 2m. Philiphaugh Battle-
field, 1645. 4m. Newark Castle, ruins. 19m. Hogg's Monu-
ment. 24im. Grey Mare's Tail Fall, and Loch Skene. 28Jm.
Bodesbeck. At first the road is well wooded, but afterwards
is rather bleak in parts. The scenery along St. Mary's
Loch is charming.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
40 Galashiels to Kelso.
Description.— Class II. A very fine road to Melrose,
thence ofdv fair to St. Boswells (with rough and dangerous
hills at icgleburn) ; after which it is good and undulating
all the ■vra.y to Kelso.
Gradients.— At 4|m. 1 in 22 ; descent to Boglebum 1 in
12, both sides (dangerous). At 6im. 1 in 14 ; 8|m. 1 in 15-18.
Milestones.— Measured from Edinburgh, Crosscauseway,
to St. Boswells, thereafter measured from Kelso Square, —
fairly correct.
Measurements.
Galashiels,* Market.
4 Melrose,* Cross.
61 2i St. Boswells* Station.
I7i I3i 114 Kelso,* Square.
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Principal Objects of Interest. — Melrose ; Abbey, Eil-
don Hills. St. Boswells ; Dryburgh Abbey. 16im. Site
Roxburgh Castle. Kelso ; Abbej-, Floors Castle.
47 Peebles to Galashiels.
Description. — Class II. "With the exception of several
stiff hills, the road is very fine but, undulating, all the way.
Gradients.— At 13m. 1 in 20-15 ; 14im. 1 in 20 ; 16m. 1 in
24 ; 17m. 1 in 22.
Milestones. — Measured from Peebles Cross, and from
Victoria Buildings, Galashiels.
Measurements.
Peebles,* Cross.
6i Innerleithen,* Bridge.
8i If Walkerbum,
18i 111 10 Galashiels,* Market.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2im. Horsburgh Castle,
ruins. 14m. (across Tweed) Ashiestiel.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Clovenfords.
48 Peebles to Tushielaw.
Description.— Class II. A very fine undulating road
down Tweedside to Traquair, thence steep and rough to
Gordon Arms. Thereafter it is of poor surface and stony, to
Tushielaw. There is a road from Peebles to Traquair aloa<^
the south bank of the Tweed, Class III., Jm. shorter, — a fair
road, but not so easy as that on the north bank.
Gradients. — From Traquair the ruling gradient is 1 in 24,
with 1 in 17 near summit. The descent is easy, with 1 in 18-
24 at 14|m. At 20m. 1 in 21.
Milestones. — Measured from Peebles Cross,— correct.
Measurements.
Peebles,* Cross.
7f Traquair Village.
141 7i Gordon Arms * Iim.
21i 13f 6h Tushielaw * Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2|m. Horsburgh Castle,
ruins. 7fm. Traquair House. 14|m. Gordon Arms Imi
After Gordon Arms the road is rather dreary.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Innerleithen.
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40 Peebles to Symington.
Description — Class II. -III. -I. The first 7 miles are very
good, after which the road, as far as Biggar, is hilly, but of
fair surface. The next stage to Symington is very good,
and the road continues a fine smooth highway to Lanark,
by the Abington-Stirling road, joined at 20m. (9m. from
Abington).
Gradients.— The ascent from Peebles is 1 in 21. At 7im.
1 in 25 ; 9im. 1 in 20 ; 9Jm. lin 13 ; lOim. 1 in 12.
Milestones. — Measured from Peebles Cross to Lyne, there-
after from Edinburgh via Eddleston, — each set correct.
After Symington, measured from Stirling.
Measurements.
Peebles, * Cross.
5i Stobo Church.
Hi 5i Broughton.
16i lOi 5 Biggar,* Fountain.
20 14i 81 31 Symington * Station.
28i 23i 17S 121 8 J Lanark,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Neidpath Castle. Biggar;
Church, Mote. Lanark, as below.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
30 Abington to Cumbernauld.
Description. —Class I. A magnificent broad, smooth road,
with easy grades to Newmains. The road thereafter be-
comes hilly, with several rough parts in the mining villages
through which it passes. Route 125 is joined at Cumber-
nauld, from which place the road is very fair on to Stirling.
Gradients. — No gradesabove 1 in25 until after Newmains.
At 27m. 1 in 24 ; 27im. 1 in 22 ; 27fm. 1 in 21 ; 32im. 1 in 21 ;
34m. 1 in 24 ; 37im. 1 in 25. Descent to Cumbernauld 1 in 14
(dangerous).
Milestones.— Measured from Stilling,— correct.
Measurements.
Abington.*
I7i Lanark,* Cross.
221 5i Carluke,* Market.
33i 16i 101 (Airdrie).'
401 23 J 171 6i Cumbernauld.*
52J 351 30 J 191 m Stirling,* Kmg Street.
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4S CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
[Route 50 continued.)
Principal Objects of Interest — 7im. Fatlips Castle and
Tinto Hill. Lanark ; Falls of Clyde, Cartland Crags. The
next stage is through the coal and iron district — not very
pleasant travelling — to near Cumbernauld.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Roberton, Braid-
wood, Chapelhall, and Rawyards.
SI Abington to Carlisle.
Description.— Class I. This road presents an almost
perfect surface the whole way, and excepting a few patches
of stones here and there, is generally in the best of condi-
tion in wet or dry weather. Generally speaking the higher
parts of the road are in less perfect order than the rest, but
there is really little difference. Nearing Carlisle, however,
the road becomes lumj))' owing to the heavy traffic.
Gradients. — The majority of the gradients on this road
are 1 in 27, but 1 in 21 at SGJm., 1 in 25 at SSjm., and Stan-
wix Hill about 1 in 16, will be found the only slopes of note.
The road is beautifully engineered.
Milestones.— Measured from Glasgow, through Eccle-
f echau, — correct.
Measurements.
Abington.*
3J Crawford.*
Beattock Station.
Johnston Bridge, P.O.
7i Lockerbie,* Town Hall.
131 6 Ecclefechan.*
221 15i 9i Gretna Green.*
3lS 241 ISI 9J Carlisle,* Market Place.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 18m. GarpolGlen. 29im.
Jardine Hall. Ecclefechan ; Carlylc's Birthplace and
Grave. 42im. Merkland Cross. Gretna Green ; Inn,
Tollhouse, etc. 49m. Sark Bridge, boundary England and
Scotland. Carlisle; Cathedral, Prison.
Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at (Moffat), Kirtle-
bridge, and Kirlqjatrick. Beattock Hotel closed.
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S2 Abington to Thornhill.
Description. — Class II. A very fair and easy road of
good surface all the waj- to Thornhill. Travellers to Penpont
save |m. by keeping to R. at 22im., joining next Route at
the Bridge at fm.
Gradients.— The descent in the Dalveen Pass is 1 in 22
at 13im. , thence 1 in 24 and 25. At 19im. 1 in 23.
Milestones.— ]\Ieasured from the Dumfries Mid-steeple, —
correct.
Measurements.
Abington.*'
6J Elvanfoot.
I7i 11 Durisdeer Mill.
21f 15i 4i Carronbridge.*
23 16i 5i If Thornhill.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Dalveen Pass, Coven-
anter's Monument. Dorisdeek (off road) ; Church and
Monument. lOim. Enoch Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Crawford.
63 Thornhill to Newton Stewart.
Description. — Class II. The road is very fair, but hilly
to Moniaive, thereafter it is a little rough till near New
Galloway ; it is then good for a few miles, but soon becomes
a very bad road until near Talnotry, when the surface
improves a little ; there are several steep inclines until the
Portpatrick road is joined. The direct road to Moniaive
through Tynron has a precipitous hill.
Gradients.— At 4^m. 1 in 20 ; 5im. 1 in 25 ; 17m. 1 in 20 ;
18m. 1 in 18 ; ISim. 1 in 16 ; 19Jm. 1 in 16. After New Gall-
oway, 24im. Iin23, thereafter several short hills, lin22.
Milestones.— After New Galloway measured from Dum-
fries,— correctly placed (see Route 71).
Measurements.
Thornhill.*
2i Penpont.*
81 6i IMoniaive * Bridge.
22 191 131 Ken Bridge.
221 20i 14i S {New Galloway).*
291 27i 21 71 61 Bridge of Dee.
4U 39 321 19i 18i Hi Newton Stewart,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Jm. Old Monument.
Moniaive ; Renwick's Monument. Balmaclellan ; Mote,
27m. King's Stone. 34m. Murray's Monument. 36jm.
Rocking stone. 39|m. Battlefield. Newton Stewart ;
Academy, IMonument Earl of Galloway.
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34 Selkirk to St. Boswells.
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Description. — (lass 1!. iai:
Gradients.-At Im. 1 in 22-27.
Measurements. — Selkirk,* Town Hall.
SJ St. Loswells Green.
10 l\ St. Boswells* Station.
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Selkirk to Melrose.
Description. — Class III. After the steep descent from
Selkirk', the road is fair but undulating.
Gradients.— At Am. 1 in 22-24.
Measurements. — Selkirk,* Town Hall.
7s Melrose,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4im. Abbotsford. Mel-
rose ; Abbey. Eildon Hills.
SO Selkirk to Walkerburn, &c.
Description. — Class II. Good surface, but hilly at iirst.
Gradients.-At ^m.l in 13-18.
Milestones. — I'.Ieasured at first from Edinburgh via
Clovenfords ; afterwards from Peebles Cross.
Measurements, — Selkirk,* Town Hall.
121 Walkerburn.
20i Si Peebles,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 24m. Sunderland Hall.
Gbitl Ashiestiel (across Tweed).
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
contour road book of scotland. 53
Annan to Lockerbie. 37
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Description. — Class II. A good road but t^liglitly liilly.
Gradients.— At 21m.l in 24; 4m.l in 22.
Milestones. — ^Measured from Annan Bridge, fairly correct.
Measurements. — Annan,* Cross.
4t Hoddain Bridge.
lOs Gl Lockerbie,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Aim. Iloddam Castle
and " Repentance " Tower.
Annan to Longtown. 3o
Description.— Class II. TLe road lias a very fine surface.
Gradients. — At 91m. 1 in 19.
Milestones.— At first, as Route G2. After Cretna,
measured from Carlisle via I^ongtown.
Measurements — Annan,* Cross.
81 Gretna* Green.
121 4i Longtown.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Gretna Green ; Inn,
Tollliouse, &c. '
Dumfries to Lockerbie. 50
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Description.— Class II. The surface generally is good,
except on the Torthorwald Hills.
Gradients At SJm.l in 14; 4im.l in 23; GJm.l in 24.
Milestones.— Measured from Dumfries, Kings Arms
Hotel, — correct.
Measurements. — Dumfries,* INIid-steepIe.
4i Torthorsvald.
81 41 Lochmaben,* Town Hall.
12i 8i 4J Lockerbie,'' Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Torthorwald Castle.
LociiMAi;r;N ; (.'astle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
54 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
CO Langholm to Eskdalemuir.
Description.— Class III. The surface of the road as far
as Bentpath is good, but thereafter rather poor, besides
being rough on the steep hills over to Eskdalemuir. After
that there are no bad hills, but the road is rather loose.
Gradients.— At |m. 1 in 20 ; Ifm. 1 in 17 ; 2Jm. 1 in 24 ;
9m. 1 in 15-17 ; lljm. 1 in 10.
Milestones. — Measured from Langholm Town Hall to
County Boundary, — correct.
Measurements.
Langholm,* Town Hall.
5J Bentpath.*
13i 71 Eskdalemuir Church.
25J 20 12i Ramsej'cleuch.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Ifm. Peden's Well.
5|m. Telford's Birthplace. ISim. Eskdalemuir Camp. The
road up the Esk is a very pretty one at first, but rather
uninteresting beyond Eskdalemuir.
Hotels or Inns at places marked.*
CI Langholm to Lockerbie.
Description.— Class III. This road is a very steep and
hilly one, with loose surface, nearlj' the whole way. On
account of the adverse gradients the road is avoided as much
as possible. The best road to Langholm from the "West is
round by Canobie.
Gradients. — Care should be taken on most of the hills
although they are not absolutely dangerous. At |m. 1 in 16
2m. 1 in 18 ; 3Jm. 1 in 17 ; SJm. 1 in 16-23 ; 7im. 1 in 17-21
7fm. Iinl9; 8Jm. Iin21; lO^m. Iin23; llfm. 1 in 18-21
12Jm. 1 in 14-16-12 ; 13im. 1 in 22 ; 13im. 1 in 18 ; 14m. 1 in
21-15-20-18 ; 14|m. 1 in 20 ; 151m. 1 in 22 ; 15Jm. 1 in 13-15 ;
16im. 1 in 19 ; 17im. 1 in 19-16.
Measurements.
Langholm,* Town Hall.
7i Fallford.
132 61 Bankshill.
18 lOi 4 J Lockerbie,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest — Im. Wauchope Castle.
Until near Tundergarth the road is a monotonous one. 15m.
to S., Birrenswark Camps.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and Callisterhall.
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^2 Dumfries to Carlisle.
Description. — Class I. The surface of the road is very
fine almost the whole way to Carlisle, and the gradients are
remarkabl}' easy. Nearing Carlisle the road becomes very
lumpy with the heavy traffic over it, and the descent at
Stanwix is rather steep. The next route to Annan, though
shorter and a good road, is not quite so easy as this.
Gradients.— Stanwix Hill is about 1 in IG.
Milestones.— Measured from Greyfriars Church Dumfries,
to Collin ; thereafter to the Border (where the milestones
measured from Glasgow are met), they are seemingly
measured from Carlisle, Market Place.
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
3S Collin.
91 6i ClarencefieM.*
13i 9f 31 Cummertrces.
161 13i 63 3i Annan,* Cross.
23 191 m 9i 6i Rigg.
34i 30^ 24i 203 171 11 J Carlisle,* Market Place.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 9}m. Comlongan Castle.
lOfm. Ruth well Cross. (25m. Gretna Green). 25im. Sark
Bridge, the boundary Scotland and England. Carlisle ;
Cathedral, Prison.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
03 Dumfries to Annan.
Description. — Class II. This road has a good surface, but
is more hilly than t-hi; previous Route. It is however more
direct.
Gradients. — Ruling gradient 1 in 28, but at 6|m. 1 in 22.
Milestones.— To Collin measured from Dumfries, Grey-
friars Church ; thereafter seemingly from Carlisle, Market.
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
31 Collin.
9 51 Carrutherstown.
15J 111 Q\ Annan,* Cross.
323 29i 233 17s Carlisle,* Market Place.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
04 Annan to Moffat.
Description.— Class III. The road is of good surface, but
hilly, as far as Lochmaben ; thereafter it is rather loose to
Beattock. The better road is by Lockerbie.
68 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Gradients — At 18|m. 1 in 23, "
Milestones. — Seemingly measured from Carlisle, IMarket.
Measurements.
Annan,* Cross.
7 Dalton.
121 51 Lochmaben * Town Hall.
15* 8* 2f Templand.
25} 181 12J lOi Beattock Station.
271 201 141 m II Moffat,* High Street.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4m. "Repentance Tower."
Lochmaben ; Castle. 2Cihm. Lochhouse Tower.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
^S Dumfries to Moffat.
Description.— Class I. This is a fine road of very good
aurface almost the whole way, but there are some stiff hills
to be faced. Near Dumfries the road is rather lumpy, and
about St. Anns it is apt to be loose.
Gradients.— The rise from Amisfield is 1 in 26-27 ; descent
to Ae Bridge 1 in 17-22. Thereafter the only steep part is
beyond St. Anns Bridge 1 in 22.
Milestones. — Measured from Edinburgh, — correct; (the
first is IJm. from ]\Iid-steeple).
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
4i Amisfield.
81 4i Parkgate.
13i 8} Ah St. Ann's.
19i 141 101 5i Beattock Station.
21 16J 12i 7J IJ Moffat,* High Street.
Principal Objects of Interest — Locharbriggs ; Quarries.
Amisfield, Tower. 19im. Lochhouse Tower. Moffat; Sj)a,&c.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*; none at Beattock.
^O Dumfries to Penpont, &c.
Description. — Class I-III. The first 5 miles are very
smooth to Isle Toll, but thereafter the road is hilly almost
the whole way to Penpont. The ascent then becomes more
regular, but rather steep, past Drumlanrig on to the Nith,
where the main Dumfries-Sanquhar road is joined, which,
though undulating at this part, is very smooth.
Gradients.— At 5m. 1 in 24 ; b\m. 1 in 20 ; 7|m. lin 17 ;
OJm. 1 in 19-21. After Penpont the gradient is 1 in 22, then
1 in 15 followed by lin 18 ; the descent 1 in 18 and 23 ; IS^m.
I in 21 ; descent to bridge over the Nith 1 in 24.
Milestones. — Measured from Dumfries, Mid-steeple, —
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Dumfries,* ]\Iid-steeple.
14 J Penpont.*
271 12i Sanquhar,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest — lim. Lincluden ^bbey.
6m. Ellisland. 6im. Friar's Carse. llim. Barjarg Tower.
20m. Drumlanrig Castle. 24m. Elliock House. The road is
very prett}'.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
07 Dumfries to New Cumnock.
Description.— Class I. A magnificent broad smooth road
with easy hills to Enterkinfoot; thence the road is somewhat
undulating but of very fine surface to Kirkconnel. From
there to New Cumnock is a succession of short and steep hills
exceedingly wearisome and trying. This part is Class III.
Gradients.— At 5m. 1 in 24 ; 5im. 1 in 20 ; beyond Carron-
bridge 1 in 16. From Kirkconnel the ascent begins with 1 in
26, and onwards there are grades from 1 in 14 to 23 ; the de-
scent to Af ton is 1 in 23.
Blilestones.— Measured from Dumfries, Mid-steeple, cor-
rect to the county boundary, after which they are measured
from Ayr.
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
8 Auldgirth Bridge.*
141 61 Thornhill.*
16 8 If Carronbridge.*
261 181 12i lot Sanquhar,* Towi Hall.
30 22 151 14 31 Kirkconnel,* Station.
38 30 231 22 llf 8 New Cumnock,* Church.
Principal Objects of Interest — IJm. Lincluden Abbey.
6m. Ellisland. 6*m. Friar's Carse. 12m. Closeburn Castle.
Thoknhill ; site of Tibbers Castle. 17fm. Drumlanrig Cas.
24|m. Elliock House. Sanquhar ; Castle ruin, Monument.
The scenery on the route is remarkably fine.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
OO Abington to Sanquhar.
Description.— Class II. A fair road but with deep ruts as
far as the Smelting Mill, thence better to the summit. Tie
descent is abrupt and very steep, and towards the foot of the
hOl is very rough. The rest of the road is good, but undulating.
Gradients— Past the Mill, 1 in 18-19. After Leadhills to
summit, 1 in 21-15-22-20 ; the descent begins abruptly 1 in 15
and continues with varying grades till at lOJm.— the steep
and dangerous part— 1 in 12, after which the road is easy.
The descent at 14im. is 1 in 15.
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Measurements.
Abington.*
6i Leadhills,* Hotel.
16i lOj Sanquhar,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Leadhills ; Smelting Mill';
Eaterkin Pass, to S.E. Wanlockhead the highest village in
Britain.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
OO Dumfries to Moniaive.
Description. — Class I and II. The first 5 miles are very
smooth, thereafter it is a fair but hilly road all the way.
Gradients.— At 5m. Iin24; 5Jm. Iin20; 9m. Iin21.
Milestones.— Measured from Dumfries, Mid-steeple ; after
Dunscore, measured via Corschcad, — correct.
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
10 Dunscore. *
171 71 Mouiaive,* Bridge.
Principal Objects of Interest — -Um. Lincluden Abbey,
6m. Ellisland. MoNiAiVE ; Renwick's Monument.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
70 Dumfries to Newton Stewart.
Description. — Class I. A very fine, smooth, and beauti-
full}' engineered road the whole way. It is, however,
somewhat hilly.
Gradients.— To Castle Douglas, none above 1 in 25. Castle
Douglas to Newton Stewart ; Tyrebank Hill 1 in 23, at 12in.
1 in 23 ; descent to Gatehouse, 1 in 20-17. At 27m. 1 in 25.
Milestones. — Correctly placed, but not measured from a
particular point, though at one time no doubt measured from
Carlisle. The first M.S. is |m. from Dumfries Bridge.
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
91 Crocketford.*
Castle Douglas,* To\\m Clock.
55 Ringf ord. *
14i 8J Gatehouse,* P.O..
261 20 J 12 Creetown.*
33i 27s ISi 6i Newton Stewart,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Castle Douglas ;
Threave Castle, Carlingwark Loch. GATEHOUSE ; Cally
House, Anwoth Kirk. ISm. Cardoness Castle. 21im. Dirk
Hatteraick's Cave. 23|m. Carsluith Castle. Creetown ;
Granite Quarries. 32^m. Battlefield. Newton Stewart ;
Academ}', Earl of Galloway's Monument.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Springholm.
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71 Dumfries to New Galloway.
Description.— Class I & II. A very fine smooth road to
Crocketford, then undulating but fair to New Galloway.
Gradients.— Nothing above lin25 to Crocketford, then
at 14im. 1 in 24, and at 23m. 1 in 25.
Milestones.— To Crocketford as Route 70. Thereafter
correctly placed, but the 10th M.S. is 11m. from Dumfries,
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
9f Crocketford.*
15 51 Corsock Bridge.*
241 14i 91 Ken liridge.
25i 151 lOi S New Galloway,* Town Hall.
PrincipalObjectsof Interest.— The road is very pretty
near Dumfries, at Corsock Bridge, and nearing N. Galloway.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
72 Dumfries to Kirkcudbright.
Description.— Class II. This is a beautiful road of fine
surface as far as Dalbeattie, but thereafter it is hilly and has
only tolerable surface. The usual road is via Castle Douglas.
Gradients.— Two slightly dangerous hills,— at 3^m. Iinl6,
an<i 14|m. 1 in 18. The gradient at IGJm. is 1 in 20 ; ISJm.
1 in 24 ; 19m. 1 in 20 ; 21Jm. 1 in 25 ; and fjial descent 1 in 25,
increasing to 1 in 20.
Milestones.— Measured from Dumfries Bridge,— correct.
Measurements.
Dumfries,* Mid-steeple.
131 Dalbeattie,* Town Hall.
27j 131 Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Dalbeattie ; Quarries.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
73 Dumfries to New Abbey & Dalbeattie.
Description. -Class III. A fair road on the whole, but the
first part is decidedly the best.
Gradients.— At 4im. 1 in 12-15 (dangerous); 7m. and 7|m.
Iin20; IGlm. Iin23"; \l\\n. 1 in 13 ; 18m. Iin21; 19m. 1 in
17 ; 203m. 1 in 23 ; 22Jm. 1 in 21.
Milestones.— Measured from Dumfiies, Mid-steeple,—
fairly correct.
Measurements.
Dumfries," Mid-steeple.
7J New Abbey."
16 81 Caulkerbush.
25J 18i 91 Dalbeattie,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest — 7im. Sweetheart Abbey,
Waterloo Monument.
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74- Dalbeattie to Kirkcudbright (via Coast).
Description.— Class III. A very fair road as far as
Auchencairn, thereafter more or less hilly all the way.
Gradients At Auchencairn 1 in 17 ; 9ra. 1 in 22 ; 9im.
lin 25 ; 15m. 1 in 20. (Short cut to Kirkcudbright 1 in 14).
Milestones.— Continue those from Dumfries,— correct.
Measurements.
Dalbeattie,* Town Hall.
\ 3i Palnackie.*
I 7S 4 J Auchencairn.*
181 151 11 Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall.
A short cut at 15|m. leads to Kirkcudbright, IJm,
75 Castle Douglas to Dalry.
Description Class II. A good but hilly road.
Gradients.-Gm. 1/24; 9m. 1/20; 12im. 1/24; 12im. 1/23.
Milestones.— Measured from Castle Douglas Town Clock.
' Measurements.
j Castle Douglas,* Town Clock.
' 6i Parton.
13J 6J Ken Bridge.
16 9i 2j Dairy * (St John's Town of).
Principal Objects of Interest.— A very pretty road.
7C Castle Douglas to Lochenbreck. &c_
Description.— Class II. The road has a good surface to
Laurieston, but poor to Lochenbreck. Thereafter it is very
rough and stony till near Gatehouse.
Gradients.— 3m. 1/21; 7m. 1/17-20; 12|m. 1/16-20-24-15.
Measurements.
Castle Douglas,* Town Clock.
6i Laurieston.*
81 2i Lochenbreck.*
16 91 7i Gatehouse,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2|m. Glenlochar Abbey.
8im. Lochenbreck Spa. This road first traverses cultivated
country, but after Lochenbreck lies through wild moorland.
77 Kirkcudbright to New Galloway.
Description.— Class III. Hilly road, but fair surface.
Gradients.— Short hills about 1 in 15 ; at 15m. 1 in 17.
Measurements.
Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall.
4J llingford.*
91 4 J Laurieston. *
181 14 9J New Galloway.*
191 14i 10 i Ken Bridge.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Moorland road generally,
but pretty scener}' along Loch Ken.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*
CS COXiOVR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND.
YS Dalbeattie to Corsock.
503 5 WILES inMILES_
ji'iptioii. — Class III. The road has a fair surface,
but ii somewhat hilly.
C.^adients.— At Sim. 1 in 10.
Milestones.— ^Measured from Dalbeattie Quay, — correct.
Measurements. — Dalbeattie,* Town Hall.
3} Haugh of Urr.
lis Sa Corsock Bridge.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — 2im. INIote of Urr.
Pretty scenery at Corsock Bridge.
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Qastle Douglas to Auchencairn.
500 5 MILES IOMILES
Description. — Class II. A fairl}- level road of very good
surface.
Milestones. — Measured from Palnackie,— correct.
Measurements. — Castle Douglas,* Town Clock.
8i Auchencairn.*
SO Castle Douglas to Kirkcudbright.
500 Smiles 10 miles
Description.— Class II. The road has a very fine surface,
but is undulating between Bridge of Dee and Tougueland.
Milestones.— Continuation of those from Dumfries.
Measurements. — Castle Douglas,* Town Clock.
71 Tongueland.
91 2i Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2im. Old Bridge of
Dee. G.]m. Queen ]Mary's Bridge. Tongueland; Abbey,
liridge. Kikkcudbkight; St. Mary's Isle. Pretty scenery
near Tongueland.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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Description. — Class III. Tho roati is good for 2 miles,
but then becomes rough, witli some stiff hills, joining
Kouto 74, 1 mile beyond Dundrennan.
Gradients At 2Jm. Iinl5; 43m. 1 in 22; 55m.linl9;
ojm.lin20; 7m.linlG-18.
Measurements. — Kirkcudbright," Town Hall.
C<\ Dundrennan.*
11 4i Aucliencairn.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — ^n. St. Mary's Lsle.
Dundrennan; Abbev. "Port^Iarv."
Description. — Class II. The road has a fine surface, but
the hills are long ; there is a steep descent to Gatehoxise.
Gradients,— Xot above 1 in 25, till Sim. 1 in 20-17.
Measurements. — Kirkcudbright,* Town Hall.
8 J Gatehouse,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. —Gatkhouse :
House, Anwoth Kirk.
WIGTOWN TO KiRKCOWAN, &C.
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Description. —Class HI. xV hilly road to Spittal ; thence
easier to Kirkcowan.
Gradients.— At ^m. 1 in 14 (dangerous).
Measurements — Wigtown, County Puddings.
5| Spittal.
81 2J Kirkcowan,' P.O.
173 12 9i Glenluco.*
Hotels or Inns at jtlaces marked*.
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84 NEWTorj Stewart to Whithorn.
Description. — Class II. The road has a fair surface aU
the way, but is very hill)'.
Gradients.-At Sim. Iin21; 6|m. Iinl7 ; 7Jm. Iin20;
lOfm. 1 in 18-25. Through Whithorn 1 in 21 ; 18m. 1 in 23.
Milestones.— Measured from Wigtown, County Buildings.
Measurements.
Newton Stewart,* Town Hall.
7 Wigtown,* County Buildings.
171 10 J Whithorn,* Town Hall.
211 141 3! Isle of AVhithorn.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Wigtown ; Martyr's
Monument. ISfm. Sorbie Tower. Whithorn ; Priory Ch.
3S Newton Stewart to Port William.
Description.— Class II. Fair surface, but undulating.
Gradients.— At 13im. 1 in 22 ; 133m. 1 in 23 ; 17m. 1 in 16.
Measurements.
Newton Stewart,* Town Hall.
101 Whauphill Station.
I7i 61 Port William.*
80 Newton Stewart to Stranraer.
Description. — Class I. The surface is rather poor.
Gradients. — At Im. Iin24 ; through Glenluce 1 in 18.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Dumfries.
Measurements.
Newton Stewart,* Town Hall.
15i Glenluce.*
25i 9J Stranraer,* Court House.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Glenluce ; Abbey. 22m.
Castle Kennedy and Inch Castle.
ST Isle of Whithorn to Glenluce.
Description. — Class III. For the most part the surface
is very good, but apt to be soft.
Gradients.-Sra. 1/lG ; 17im. 1/13 ; 23.!m. 1/22 ; 24im. 1/18.
Measurements.
Isle of Whithorn.*
101 Port WilUam.*
-2ii 13J Glenluce.*
Principal Objects of Interest.—2|m. to St. Ninian's Cave.
33 Stranraer to Drummore.
Description. — Class II. This is a good undulating road
all the wa3'. To the Mull of Gallowa}' is fair but hilly.
Gradients. — No hills of any length above 1 in 22.
Milestones.— Continue those from Girvaii to Saudmill
Bridge, where those from Glenluce are joined — correct.
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Measurements.
Stranraer,* Court House.
71 Sanilhead, Hall.
lOJ 3 Ardwell* Inn.
17i 91 61 Drummore,* P.O.
Ppincipal Objects of Interest.— The Port Logan Fisherj
and the scenery of the Mull of Galloway.
S0 GiRVAN TO PORTPATRICK.
Description. — Class II. With the exception of the hill
over Bennane Head, — beyond Lendalfoot, — and the uppei
part of Glen App, the road is very smooth, and in splendid
condition, to Stranraer. Thence to Portpatrick the surface
is fair. In some places the road lies close to the sea, and
ia therefore liable to be washed out. Via Inch lim. longer.
Gradients.— At SJm. 1 in 25 ; at 9im. 1 in 23-24-19-21.
Ascent beyond Ballantrae begins 1 in 20, but is not above
lin23 to summit. The descent of Glen App is 1 in 17-16
(dangerous), then 1 in 20-19, thereafter a few parts 1 in 25. At
33im.lin23; 34im.lin20-22; 3G3m.lin20; 37im.l in 20-22.
Milestones. — From Girvan (Old Parish Church) to Stran-
raer,— correct. Thence continue those from N'ton Stewart.
Measurements.
Girvan,* Town Steeple.
Q\ Lendalfoot.
12J 6i Ballantrae,* Clock.
24i 17J lli Cairnryan.*
30i 281 17i 6 Stranraer,* Court House.
38i 311 25i 14 8 Portpatrick.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — 2Jm. Ardmillan House.
4im. Kennedy's Pass. 6ira. Carleton Tower. 10m. Bennane
Cave. 12m. Ardstinchar Castle. Glen App ; fine woods.
Innermessan ; Mote. Stranraek ; Castle. Portpatrick ;
Dunskey C'astle, and magnificent cliff scenery.
^O Girvan to Ballantrae (inland).
Description. — Class II. The road is good but steep to
Daljarrock, thence very undulating to Ballantrae. The post
road — a few hundred yards longer — turns off at 13m. and
joins Coast road lim. from Ballantrae.
Gradients. — Ascent from Girvan 1 in 24-22 ; descent 1 in
23. At b\m. 1 in 23 ; 7|m. 1 in 18 ; 13m. 1 in 19.
Milestones.— From Girvan (Old Parish Church)— correct.
Measurements.
Girvan,* Town Steeple,
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lei 5J Ballantrae,* Clock.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Colmonell; CraigneilCas.
13m. Knockdolian Castle and Mote. IGlm.Ardstinchar Cas.
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St GiRVAN TO Newton Stewart.
Description.— Class II. A good but steep road to Pin-
wherry, thence fair but very undulating before Barhill.
Thereafter the road has a good surface but is hilly to
Bargrennan, when it becomes very easy to Newton Stewart.
(Route 97).|
Gradients — Ascent from Girvan mostly 1 in 24-22; de-
scent 1 in 23 ; at 5jm. 1 in 23 ; 7im. 1 in 18 ; 14m. 1 in 19-25.
Milestones — Measured from Girvan, site of Old Parish
Church, — correct.
Measurements.
Girvan,* Town Steeple.
8 Pinwherry Station.
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21i 13J 9 Bargrennan.*
30J 22J 171 81 Newton Stewart,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest,-4im. British Camp. 53m.
Pinmore House. 8^m. Pinwherry Castle. Near Bargrennan;
Loch Trool. Remainder as Route 97.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
52 Girvan to Newton Stewart.
Description.— Class III. As above to Barliill, thence an
exceedingly hilly road of rather soft surface to Newton
Stewart. The previous Route is less fatiguing.
Gradients.— As above to Barhill, thence short but steep
hills.
Measurements.
Girvan,* Town Steeple.
12 J Barhill.*
221 9! Knowe.*
30 VJh 71 Newton Stewart.* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Asabove to Barhill, thence
a moorland road to Newton Stewart.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
53 Girvan to Dalm Ellington.
Description.— Class II. & III. X very good undulating
road to Straiton, thence steep, and rough.
Gradients.— At 13|m. 1 in 18; 15m. 1 in 12-22; 19Jm. Iinl9.
Milestones.— Measured from N. end of Girvan,— correct.
Measurements.
Girvan,* Town Steeple.
14t Straiton.*
21i 6i Dalmellington.*
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^4 Ayr to Girvan.
Description — Class I. The road is a magnificent one,
with smootli surface tlie whole way.
Gradients.— At IGm., 1 in 19-22-18.
Milestones — Measured from Xyr Town Hall as far as
Maybole, thence measured from Maybole Castle.
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
5i Minnyshant.
9i 3i Maybole,* Castle.
13i 8J 4i Kirkoswald.
211 15i 12i 7 J Girvan,* Town Steeple.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Matbolk; Castle, Tol-
booth. lljm., Crossraguel Abbe^^ ruin. IGfm., to N.,
Turnberry Castle, riiin.
^5 Ayr to Girvan (Coast Road).
Description.— Class III, A rather hiUy and soft road.
Gradients — At 4m., Iin24; 5Jm., Iinl5; 9.|m., Iinl4
(dangerous). 11m., Iinl5; 12|m., Iin23; 14|m., Iinl6;
15m., Iinl9; 17im., Iinl6.
Milestones. — Measured from Ayr Town Hall, — correct.
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
7J Dunure Mains.
15J 7i Maidens.
22i 14i 6i Girvan,* Town Steeple.
Maybole is 2Jm. distant at ll|m.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4im., Heads of Ayr.
6|m. and 7im., to Dunure Castle. 14Jm,, Culzean Castle.
16jm., Turnberry Castle, ruin.
Hotels or Inns at places marked,* None on the road.
OG Ayr to Girvan
(via Alloway, Maybole, and Dailly Station).
Description.— Class II. As far as Brig o' Doon very
fine ; thence to Maybole, only fair and rather jsteep. There-
after to Girvan fair, but ver^' hilly.
Gradients.— 3im. 1 in 24-23. Near Maybole 1 in 19. At
lOim. 1 in 20; 17im. 1 in 16. and several short steep hills.
Milestones.— Measured from Ayr Town Hall to Maybole ;
thence from points outside Maybole and Girvan,— correct.
Measurements.
2J Alloway.*
si 61 Maybole,* Castle.
21i 191 13J Girvan,* Town Steeple.
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{Route 96 continued. )
Principal Objects of Interest.— Alloway; Burns' Cot-
tage, ]\Ionument, ffirk, and Brig o' Doon. Maybolk ;
Tolbooth, Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked,* and at (Dailly.)
07 Ayr to Newton Stewart.
Description.— Class II. The first 10 miles of this road
are very smooth and with easy grades ; on to Straiten is still
good but with steeper hills. The next few miles are good
until the ascent commences, when the surface degenerates
and is very poor until nearing Bargrennan, — IS miles of very
rough road. From here to Newton Stewart is a beautiful
road with easy grades and very good surface.
Gradients.— At 10m. Iin22; Him. Iin25; at l7|m. the
ascent begins with 1 in 14 and 1 in 12, followed by 1 in 18, 21,
and 24. The gradient then varies between 1 in 20 and 24 up
to the summit, when the descent commences with 1 in 24,
increasing to lin20. Immediately after Rowantree Toll
there is a grade of 1 in 20, but this decreases to 1 in 25 wliich
is not again exceeded to Bargrennan.
Milestones.— Measured from Ayr Town Hall, — correct.
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
5J Minnyshant.
10 4J Kirkmichael.
Hi 9 4 J Straiten.*
351 30 J 251 2U Bargrennan.*
441 383 34g 291 81 Newton Stewart,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— G}m. Cassillis House,
then after Straiton a very drearj' wild road to near Bar-
grennan. 34im., to "VV., Loch Trool. 405m. Penninghame
House. 41m.[Churchyard, and Castle Stewart, rains. New-
ton Stewabt ; Academy, Earl of Galloway's Monument,
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
N.B. — This road was constructed to supersede that from
Maybole via the Nick of the Balloch, which has 2 miles
of 1 in 14, as well as grades of 1 in 11 ; it is almost
disused.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
OS Ayr to New Galloway.
Description. — Class II. "Wliile the road lias a very good
surface, the steepness of the hills makes it very trying—
especially on the outward journey — as far as Patna Station.
From here as far as Dalmellington the road is level with fair
surface ; it is good up to the summit with a very steady
gradient, but the next 5 miles are a series of steep and very
trying undulations. From Carsphairn the road is very stony
for some miles, after which it is very good all the way to
New Galloway. There is a direct but steep road to New
Galloway, straight on at 34 Jm.
Gradients.— At 2}ra. 1 in 19 ; Whitehill 1 in 14-21 ; 4im.
1 in 19 ; 4}m. 1 in 24 ; 5im. 1 in 23 ; 7Jm. 1 in 19 ; easy grades
past Dalmellington to summit. At 20m. lin 20 ; 24im. 1 in
21. From Carsphairn the ascent is easy, and the descent
mostly 1 in 25, except at Slim. , 1 in 17.
Milestones.— In Ayrshire measured from Ayr Town Hall ;
in Kirkcudbright from Carsphairn,
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
lOi Patna * Station.
Dalmellington.*
10 Carsphairn. *
191 91 Dairy * (St. John's Town of).
21g llj 2i Ken Bridge.
22j 12 J 31 i New Galloway,* Town Hall.
Routes from Thornhill, Dumfries, Castle Douglas, Kirkcud-
bright, and Newton Stewart, meet at Ken Bridg-i.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Iron AVorks near Dalmel-
lington. 19m. View of Loch Doon and Castle. Carsphairn ;
is in the midst of the Covenanters' District. Thereafter
some prett)' scenery along the banks of the Ken.
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^^ Ayr to Carstairs.
Description.— Class II. Undulating but very good road
to Cumnock, tlience hilly and somewhat rough to Muirkirk,
after which it is very fair past Douglas to Carstairs, The
road is rather rough about Eigside.
Gradients.— At S^m. 1 in 21 ; 6Jm. lin 25 ; 7Jm. lin 23 ;
16m. 1 in 19 ; 17m. 1 in 18 ; 18!m. 1 in 23 ; 38m. 1 in 17 ; 39m.
lin 16 ; 401m. and 42im. 1 in 22 ; 43m. 1 in 20 ; 45m. 1 in
22 ; 4GJm. 1 in 14.
Milestones.— Measured from Ayr Town Hall to Cumnock,
then from Cumnock Church to Wellwood. Here those from
Ayr via Mauchline continue to the County Boundary,
when the numbers and positions of those from Cumnock
are resumed. After Douglas they are irregular.
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
11 J Ochiltree.*
15} 4i Cumnock,* Church.
291 ISi 13i Muirkirk.*
35 J 24i 20 64 Douglas.*
481 36J 321 18} 121 Carstairs, Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Cumnock ; Peden's Grave,
Dumfries Ho. 17|m. Lugar Ironworks. Aird's Moss Skir-
mish, 1686. 22im. Cameron's Monument. Thence dreary
moorland road past reservoirs. Douglas ; Church and
Monuments, Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked,* at Coylton, and Car-
stairs Junction.
lOO Ayr to Muirkirk.
Description.— Class II. A very good but hilly road to
Mauchline ; thence very steep grades for some miles, after
which it is a fair road to Muirkirk, though rough about Sorn.
Gradients.— At 4m. 1 in 22 ; 5|m. 1 in 19 ; 6}m. 1 in 21 ;
SJm. 1 in 19 ; 10m. 1 in 19 ; llim. 1 in 18-13 ; 12m. 1 in 18 ;
13im.linl6; 13fm.lin24; 141m. lin 10; Sorn Hill lin 11-13.
Milestones.— Pleasured from Ayr, Town Hall,— correct.
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
11 Mauchline.*
15 4 Sorn Village.
24i 13} 9^ Muirkirk.*
Principal Objects of Interest — Beautiful scenery where
this road touches the Water of Ajt. Mauchline ; is i»
th midst of scenes and references in Burn's Poems, li^vf
Sorn Castle.
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lOl Ayr to Hamilton.
Description.— Class II. A hilly road to Galston, good
to Darvel, thence hilly and rough to near Strathavon, after
which it is good, but steep to Hamilton. The best road to
Galston is via Kilmarnock.
Gradients.— At 4im. 1 in 20 ; 4|m. 1 in 21 ; 6m. 1 in 17 ;
6|m. 1 in 15 ; 13m. 1 in 20 ; 13fm. 1 in 18 ; 17Jm. 1 in 17 ;
20i and 21Am. 1 in 23-22 ; 30im. 1 m 17-21 ; descent to
Hamilton 1 in 16-18-15.
Milestones.— Measured from Ayr Town Hall, to Galston,
thence from Kilmarnock Cross to County Boimdary, after
which as far as Strathavon they are from Edinburgh, West
Port. After Strathavon measured from Hamilton.
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
14i Galston.*
171 2f Newmilus.*
19 4i It Darvel.
30 15i 121 11 Strathavon,* Green.
37J 22J 20J ISi Ih Hamilton.*
Principal Objects of Interest-— 15im. Loudon Castle ;
17im. " Patie's Mill." 24^m., ^m. to N., Drumclog Battle-
field, 1679. Strathavon ; Castle ruin. Falls. Hamilton;
Palace, Cadzow Castle, ruin.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
t02 Ayr to DALRY (AijrsMre).
Description — Class I. A beautiful smooth road with
no hills worth speaking of to Kilwinning ; thence 'imdulat-
ing, but with very good surface.
Gradients.— None above 1 in 25.
Milestones — Measured from Ayr Town Hall, correct to
Kilwinning.
Measurements.
Ayr,* Town Hall.
2J Prestwick,* School.
3 J li Moukton.*
Hi Si 71 Irvine.*
14J 111 im 3 Kilwinning,* Cross.
19 16i Ibh 7h 4* Dairy,* Church.
Principal Objects of Interest. — The road is low Ij'ing
most of the way ; it is less uninteresting near Kilwinning.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked*, and at Loans.
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103 Cumnock to Galston, &c.
Description. — Class II. A very hilly road of rather
poor surface most of the way. To Glasgow, better go by
Kilmarnock.
Gradients.— At Ifm. 1 in 19 ; 4|m. I in 11 ; 5im. 1 in 10 ;
6|m. 1 in 14 ; 12m. 1 in 14 ; ISJm. 1 in 17-12-17 ; 15|m. 1 in
17 ; 18}m. 1 in 21 ; 18|m. 1 in 22.
Milestones. — Measured from Galston, — nearly correct.
, Measurements.
Cumnock,* Church.
5 Sorn Church.
12f 71 Galston.*
I7h 12i 43 Waterside.
33i 28l ■ 21J 16i Glasgow*, Jamaica Street.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 5m., Sorn Castle. 13m.,
Loudon Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Malletsheugh,
Newton Mearns, and Giffnock.
104< Kilmarnock to New Cumnock.
Description. — Class II. A very good and smooth un-
dulating road to Cumnock ; thence only fair surface.
Gradients — At 3m. 1 in 21 ; 4im. 1 in 13 ; lOim. 1 in 20 ;
10|m. 1 in 20 ; 12m. 1 in 20 ; 13m. 1 in 19 ; 13im. 1 in 20 ;
15|m. 1 in 24 ; 17|m. 1 in 17.
Milestones. — Measured from Kilmarnock Cross to Cum-
nock, thereafter from Ayr, Town Hall, — each set correct.
Measurements.
Kilmarnock,* Cross.
8} Mauchline.*
15f 61 Cumnock,* Church.
21 12i 51 New Cumnock,* Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 8im., Mossgiel. Mauch-
line ; in this district are the scenes of many of Burn's
Poems. lOJm., Ballochmyle Viaduct. Cumnock ; Peden's
Grave, Dumfries House.
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lOS Paisley to Greenock.
Description.— Class II. This road has a fair surface, but ia
lumpy near the towns through which it passes.
Measurements.
Paisley,* Cross.
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Gradients.— Descent to Port Glasgow 1 in 22-15-10-17-13.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Elderslie ; "Wallace's
tree. Bridge of "Weir ; Orphan Homes. lOim. Hydro-
pathic. 14jm., Newark Castle, ruin.
Hotels or Inns at places marked* and at Elderslie.
too Hamilton to Fenwick.
Description. — Class II. & III. As far as Eaglesliam the
road is good but undulating ; thereafter it is poor and hilly.
Gradients.— 9|m. 1 in 17 ; 12Jm. 1 in 17-21 ; 13im. 1 in 24 ;
14m. 1 in 20 ; 14 Jm. 1 in 20 ; Uhm. 1 in 14 ; 16im. 1 in 21.
Milestones. — Measured from Hamilton.-
Measurements.
Hamilton.*
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m 74 41 Eaglesham.*
191 163 13f 9 Fenwick.*
24i 21i 171 131 41 Kilmarnock,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest — The road passes through
collier}' district at first ; after Eaglesham it is uninteresting.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
107 Greenock to Irvine.
Description. — Class II. Usually an exceedingly good
road, but liable to sudden change ; it runs for 20 miles
along the sea shore, and is sometimes "washed out" in
stormy weather. There is a direct road over the hill from
Greenock to Inverkip, 3|m. shorter than by the Cloch
Lighthouse. Gradient mostly 1 in 20.
Gradients. — Verj- slight, except at Largs, lin20.
Milestones — Measured via the direct road to Inverkip,
and through West Kilbride, — correct!}- placed.
Measurements.
Greenock, * Town Hall.
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23^ 17 14 4 Kilwinning.*
26* 20 17 7 3 Irvine.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— A most delightful road
running close to the water's edge nearly the whole way.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * and at Inverkip, Skel-
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Description.— Class II. An •iinilnlating road with very
good surface.
Milestones — Measured from Kilmarnock Cross,— correct.
Measurements. — Irvine.*
7J Kilmarnock,* Cross.
9 li Hurlford,* r.O.
12 4J 3 Galston.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Kilmarnock ; Burns'
Memorial. Galston : Loudoun Castle.
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Description. — Class III. The direct road is good as far
as Dundonald, but then becomes steep and rather rough
until Loans, whence it is good to Troon. A much better
and easier road is that by Parkthorn shown on diagram.
Gradients [direct road). — At 5im.l in 17-24; 7m. 1 in 16-
11-16.
Measurements. — Kilmarnock,* Cross.
6i Dundonald.
9 31 Troon.*
101 ... Troon* riVt Parkthorn.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2m. Riccarton Castle.
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Gradients — At Sim.lin 23-20; Gm.lin24; SJm.l in 17-19.
Milestones. — Measured from Kilmarnock Cross, to
Stewarton ; thereafter from Glasgow,
Measurements. — Kilmarnock,* Cross.
55 Stewarton.*
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101 4i 2? Lugton,* Station.
251 191 17j 15 Glasgow,* Jamaica St.
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Description.- ( I i-^ I [. A gnul loail with easy gradients.
Measurements. — Anlrossan.'
li Saltcoats.*
ok 4 Kilwinning,* Cross.
lOi 81 41 Auchcntiber.
2D3 28 J 24? 19J Glasgow,* Jamaica St.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Kilwinning ; Abbey
ruins. Cross. Eglinton ; Castle.
Dalry to West Kilbride.
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Description.— Class II. Good surface, but rather hilly.
Gradients.— At :?m.lini:3; 4Jm.linl5; 5m.linl9. .
Measurements. — Dairy ' Church.
(jV "West Kilbride* Church.
Paisley to East kilbrid'^.
113
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Description. — Class II. The road has an excellent sur-
face, l)ut is somewhat hilly after Thornliebank.
Gradients.— At 8im.l in 23-18; 9m.lin21.
Measurements. — I'aisley,' Cross.
21 Hurlet.
55 2j Thornliebank.*
8 si 21 Busby.*
12 9J ei 4 East Kilbride.*
BARRHEAD TO RENFREW.
114
Description.— (ia-s II. A fine smooth road, except
through r.-iisloy.
Milestones. -!\Ieas>ired from Eenfrew Cross.
Measurements. — I^arrhead.*
3 Paisley,* Cross.
f;? :?J Renfrew,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.- rAisucv ; Abbey.
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1 A O Glasgow to Greenock.
Description. — Class I. After quitting tlie suburbs the
road lias a very good surface to Port Glasgow, but thereafter
is verj' rough, owing to heavy traflSc.
Gradients. — Descent to Langbank 1 in 22.
Milestones — Correct, but add the Cessnock Dock devia-
tion Jm. After Bishopton measured from Greenock, T. H.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
61 Renfrew,* Cross.
IH 51 Bishopton.
191 13i 7i Port Glasgow,* Town Hall.
22i 16J 101 2i Greenock,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest-— 18|m. Newark Castle.
There are many fine views of the Clyde, and the hills
surrounding it.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
IIO Glasgow to Dalry.
Description. — Class I. To Paisley the road is generally
very rough, owing to heavy traffic, but thereafter it is very
fair, though somewhat hilly.
Gradients.— At 13im., & 14im. 1/20 ; 22 Jm. 1/25; 24m. 1/23.
Milestones.— Measured from Royal Exchange, Glasgow,
and from Paisley Cross.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
6J Paisley,* Cross.
9i 21 Elderslie.*
18i HI 9 Beith,* Town Hall.
23 m 131 41 Dairy,* Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4Jm., to S., Crookstoa
Castle, ruins. Paisley; Abbey. Elderslie ; Wallace's Tree.
Kilwinning ; Abbey, ruins.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, Thorn, and Howwood.
117 Glasgow to Largs.
Description.— Class II. As Route 116 for 15m., thence
hilly and rather steep road ; poor surface after Kilbirnie.
Gradients — 21m. linl8-25; descent to Largs 1 in 13-12-1.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
6 J Paisley,* Cross.
16 J 91 Lochwinnoch.*
201 13i 4i Kilbirnie * Bridge.
29i 22f 13t 9i Largs.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— 24m. Supposed site Battle ,
of Largs, 1263.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, Thorn, and Howwood.
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113 Glasgow to Irvine.
Description.— Class I. Generally speaking the surface is
fair, but in some parts it is rather rough.
Gradients.— The road is beautifully engineered.
Milestones. — Measured from the commencement of the
Pollockshaws road, — correct.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
7i Barrhead.*
10 2J NeLston 'Station.
15 7J 5 Lugton * Station.
26 18J 16 11 Irvine.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— 5|m., Im. to N.,Crookston
Castle. Past Barrhead are many Printworks, Bleachfielda, &C.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Hurlet.
11^ Glasgow to Ayr.
Description.— Class I. A beautiful surface to Kilmarnoct,
rough through the town, thence exceedingly good to Ayr.
Gradients.— Hardly perceptible, the maximum is lin32.
Milestones. — Measured from Glasgow Royal Exchange
to County Boundary, thereafter from Kilmarnock Cross ;
after Monkton from Ayr Town Hall.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
7 Newton Meains.*
16J 9i Fenwick.*
21 14 4i Kilmarnock,* Cross.
283 21 i 12i 73 Monkton.*
321 251 16 11 J 33 Ayr,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Kilmarnock ; Bums'
Memorial. Ayr ; Wallace Tower, Bridges, Burns' Cottage,
etc. This is a favourite road, and though there are few
objects of special note, it is by no means uninteresting.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, Malletsheugh, and
Prestwick.
120 Glasgow to Strathavon.
Description. — Class II. A very hilly road, but with fair
surface to Strathavon.
Gradients.— At 4Sm. lin 23-20; 9Jm. Iin20; 12im. lin
16; 15|m. Iin21; 28|m. lin 20-24.
Milestones.— Measured from Glasgow Cross— fairly correct.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
3 Rutherglen.*
81 51 East Kilbride.*
16J 13i 8i Strathavon,* Green.
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Principal Objects of Interest. —Some fine views of the
Vale of Clyde are obtained from this road. Strathavon ;
Castle ruins, Waterfall.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
121 Glasgow to Abington.
Description. — Class I. The first ten miles are lumpy
with suburban traffic, but thereafter the road is a splendid
highway of very fine surface, though often with patches of
metal in the higher parts. The road is good in all weathers.
Gradients. — To Bothwell Bridge, both sides 1 in 19 ; 2Sm.
1 in IS ; 29m. 1 in 18 ; 35im. 1 in 23.
Milestones.— Perfectly correct after Hamilton, — measured
from Glasgow Cross.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
9i Bothwell.*
11 J 2i Hamilton. *
15 51 3J LarkhaU.*
23 131 \\l 8 Leshmahagow,* ToU.
281 19i m 131 51 Douglas Mill.
37i 28i 26 22i 14i 8J Abington * Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.- Bothwell; Castle, ruin.
Bothwell Bridge, Battle, 1G79. Hamilton ; Palace, Cadzow
Castle, ruin. Moorland after Douglas Mill.
Hotels or Inns at places marked.* ^
122 Glasgow to Lanark.
Description. —Class I. This road though rather undulating
has a magnificent surface. As far as Bothwell the suburban
traffic makes the road lumpy, but thereafter it is very good
but hilly.
Gradients.— To Bothwell Bridge lin]9, both sides; at
IBJm., & 17im., & 22im. 1 in 20; at 23m. 1 in 13 ; at 24ira.
1 in 10 (dangerous).
Milestones. — Measured from Glasgow Cross ; correct
after Hamilton.
Measurements,
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
9J Bothwell.*
11 J 2i Hamilton.*
17t 81 6i Dalserf.
20 J nh 9i 3i Crossford.*
25i 16i 14 1i 41 Lanark,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Bothwell; Castle, ruin,
Bridge. Hamilton ; Palace, Cadzow Castle, ruin. 20Jm.
to W., Craignethan Castle, ruin. 23ra. Stonebyres Fall.
Lanark ; Cartland Crags, Falls of Clyde.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Kirkfieldbank.
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123 Glasgow to Peebles.
Description. — Class I. & II. A well-made, good, but hilly
road, rather rough in the coal and iron district through which
it passes. After Carluke the surface is better, but the road
is more or less hilly till within 8m. of Peebles.
Gradients.— At 10|m. Iinl7; 11m. Iinl6; 14m. Iinl8;
21im. 1 in 18 ; 24im. 1 in 19 ; 26im. 1 in 18 ; 27m. 1 in 17 ;
33im. 1 in 23 ; 34m. 1 in 18-21-24:; 35^m. 1 in 15 ; 38m. 1 in 18-
21 ; 38|m. 1 in 20-lG ; 41im. 1 in 12 ; 50m. 1 m 21.
Milestones. — These are indifferently placed, except from
Carluke to Elsrickle, and for some miles approaching Peebles.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
91 Bellshill.*
Motherwell.*
31 Wishaw.*
8J 41 Carluke,* Market.
17i 131 9i Carnwath,* Cross.
23i 191 154 6 Elsrickle.
38i 34 j 301 21 15 Peebles,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 20m. of the Coal and Iron
district, afterwards uninteresting till near Peebles.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at CarstairsJun.
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t24< Glasgow to Edinburgh.
Description. — Class I. Until Airdrie is passed this road
is much cut up with suburban traffic, but from there it is
an exceedingly good and smooth road right in to Edinburgh.
This is the most direct route to Edinburgh, but many prefer
the more interesting road by Falkirk, 4CJm. The road by
Shotts, 44im., is seldom used for through traffic.
Gradients.— The only stiff hill is through Airdrie, 1 in 22.
Milestones.— These are measured from Glasgow suburbs,
and from Caledonian Station, Edinburgh, — correct.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
4 Shettleston.*
9 J 5i Coatbridge.*
Hi 7i 2 Airdrie,* Cross.
23 19 131 111 Armadale.*
251 211 16i 14 j 21 Bathgate,* Station.
311 271 224 204 81 6 UphaU.*
321 281 23i 21J 9J 71 If Broxburn.*
444 404 342 32j 214 181 121 111 Edinburgh,* G. P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Ironworks about Coat-
bridge and Airdrie, shale oil works at UphaU, Broxburn.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Corstorphine.
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123 Glasgow to Stirling.
Description. — Class I. This road is a fine broad highway
throughout, but with only tolerable surface. Care should
be taken passing through St. Ninians.
Gradients. — None of any extent, except at 14im. Iin23.
Milestones.— Measured from Glasgow Cross, and from
Stirling, Burgh Hall, — correct.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
81 Moodiesburn.
14 5i Cumbernauld.*
174 9i 3f Dennyloanhead.*
191 11 51 II Denny,* Church.
26i 18i 12i 8J 7J Stirling,* King Street.
Principal Objects of Interest.— IGm. Roman Wall. 24im.
Bannockburn Battlefield, 1314.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, Steps, and Mollinburn.
12iO Glasgow to Kilsyth & Falkirk.
Description. — Class II. Surface fair, but a rather hilly
road to Dennyloanhead ; thereafter good to Falkirk. The
road avoids the main parts of Kirkintilloch and Kilsyth.
Gradients. — At Bonnybridge, 1 in 19.
Milestones. — Variable for 14m., thence from Edin. correct.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
8i Kirkintilloch. *
13 J 4S Kilsyth.*
19i 11 6J Dennyloanhead.*
241 16i Hi 5i Falkirk,* Town Clock.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 6|m. Roman "Wall. 10m.
Covenanter's Tombstone. KiLSYTH ; Battlefield. A very
pretty road running along the foot of the Campsie Fells.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, Bishopbriggsand Bonny-
bridge.
127 Glasgow to Kippen.
Description. — Class II. As far as Lennoxtown the road
is good ; thereafter very rough, and steep over the hill. After
passing Fintry the road improves in quality.
Gradients.— From llm.1/16-11-15-23; descent 1/19-24-16-
11. Dangerous turns at llfrn. and 17m.l/12.
Milestones. — Measuied from Glasgow, Barony Church,
to Fintry ; thereafter measured from Stirling.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
lOj Lennoxtown.*
18 71 Fintry.*
2") 14 J 7 Kippen.*
2u 15J 8 1 Kippen Station.
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Principal Objects of Interest.— 12Jm. Campsie Glen.
18m. Loup of Fintry (fall). Moorland on the higher parts.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Bishopbrigga.
12o Kilsyth to Buchlyvie.
Description. — Class II. A very good road the whole way
with comparatively easy hills.
Gradients.— At 14|m. linlS; 17m. Iin22; 19m. 1 in 21-16.
Milestones.— After Strathblane, measured from Royal
Exchange, Glasgow.
Measurements.
KUsyth.*
6i Lennoxtown.*
11 41 Strathblane.*
16i 10 5i KUlearn.*
181 121 71 21 Balfron.*
23i 19i 12i 7i 4 J Buchlyvie.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— 7|m. Campsie Glen, very
pretty. Killearn ; Buchanan's Monument.
l20 Glasgow to Aberfoyle, &c.
Description.— Class II. The first few miles are rough ;
thereafter the road is good but hilly to Strathblane, when it
becomes almost level — with splendid surface — right on to
Aberfoyle. The Trossachs section is a toll-road, well kept,
but very steep : cyclists are prohibited by the proprietors.
Gradients.— Past Milngavie 1 in 19-14 ; descent 1 in 19-16-
(dangerous turn)-20. Trossachs section ne&rly all 1 in 12
both sides, with dangerous turns.
Milestones. — Measured from Glasgow, Royal Exchange,
and from Aberfoyle Hotel, — correct.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
3 Mary hill.*
7i 4i Milngavie. *
Hi 8i 4 Strathblane.*
20 17 121 Si Stirling-Dumbarton Road.
27i 2ih 20i 16i 7h Aberfoyle* Hotel.
U\ 31i 27 23 14i 6! Trossachs Pier.
Aberfoyle Hotel to Trossachs Hotel, B^m.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 9m. Craigmaddie Cas.,
ruin. 13im. Duntreath Cas. Alserfoyle ; Churchyard,
Bailie's "Coulter," etc. Fine views on the Trossachs section.
Hotels or Inns at places marked * (and Trossachs Hotel).
130 Glasgow to Drymen.
Description. — Class III. The first 6 miles are compara-
tively easy, after which it is very hiUy, but with a fair surface.
Gradients.— Frequent lengthy grades of 1 in 15 to 1 in 22.
Milestones. — Measured from Glasgow, Royal Exchange.
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Measurements.
Glasgow*, Jamaica Street.
3 Mary hill.*
54 2i Bearsden.*
17i 14 J 12i Dry men.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — 3m. Forth and Clyde
Canal. 5Jm. Roman Wall. Drymen ; Buchanan Castle.
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Description.— Class I & II. After clearing the suburbs
the road is very smooth with a fine surface all the way,
specially good along Loch Lomond.
Gradients.— All very easy, none steep.
Milestones.— Measured from Glasgow, Royal Exchange ;
after Dumbarton from Dumbarton Cross.
Measurements.
Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
6i Clydebank.*
Old Kilpa trick.*
4| Dumbarton,* Cross.
8i 3i Alexandria.*
174 12i 9 Luss.*
25i 20f 171 81 Tarbet ♦ Hotel.
27 22i 183 93 li Arrochar * Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Shipbuilding yards along
the Clyde to Clydebank, and at Dumbarton, llfm. Dun-
glass Castle, ruin. Dumbarton ; Castle. 16im. Smollett's
Monument. 29m. Inverbeg— Ferry to Rowardennan for
Ben Lomond. Very prettj' road along Loch Lomond.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, andatRenton, (Balloch),
and Inverbeg.
132 Tarbet to Killin.
Description. — Class II. This is a beautiful and perfectly
smooth road to Inverarnan, but thereafter it is rather rough
and steep through Gleufalloch to Crianlarich. Thence to
Killin the road is soft and rather heavy travelling.
Gradients. — 12im. and 16Jm.l in 16; these are the steep-
est parts, all the rest is about 1 in 24.
Milestones.— Measured from Dumbarton Cross, and in
Perthshire from Killin Church.
Measurements.
Tarbet,* Hotel.
8i Ardlui.*
Wi Si Crianlarich,* Hotel.
24i 16 7h Luib,* Iloteh
301 22i 131 6J Killm,*P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 7m. Pulpit Rock. 12Jni.
Falls. Scenery monotonous along Glendochart. 30m. Falls
of Dochart. Killin ; Finlarig Castle, Glen Lochay.
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Glasgow to Eaglesham.
Description.— class II. A tiur smooth road with com-
paratively easy slopes, until just before Eaglesham.
Gradients.— At 7m. 1 in 20; 8m.l in 14.
Measurements — Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
3i Cathcart.
S| 5} 3s Eaglesham.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Cathcart ; Cas., Langsicle.
134< Glasgow to Hamilton
via Camhuslang.
Description. — Class I. A fine undulating road, but
rather cut up with heav3- traffic at several points, and not
so good as the road by Bothwell.
Milestones.— Measured from Glasgow Cross, — correct.
Measurements-- Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
4 J Cambuslang.*
lU 6i- Hamilton.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Blantyre ; Livingstone's
Birthplace. Hamiltox ; Palace. Cadzow Castle.
135 GLASGOW TO HOLYTOWN, &C.
Description. —Class I. The Old Edinburgh road via
Shotts, but seldom used for through traffic. The surface
is good but apt to be lumjiy ; the hills are very easy.
Milestones.— Pleasured from Glasgow Suburbs by Old road.
Measurements.— Glasgow,* Jamaica Street.
6 Broomhouse.
9J 31 Bellshill.*
12 6 2i Holy town.*
13i 11 il II Newhouse.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Colleries, &c., about
Holj'town.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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Description. — '- lass II. A fair road. Ferry to Kin-
cardine (^m.). Measurements. — Dennyloanhead''; 3jm.
Larbert* ; 10m. Kincardine * Principal Objects of In-
terest.—Kincardine; Tnlliallan Castle.
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Description.— Class II. A fine level road, but with a
steep rise and dangerous descent before Kilcreggan. Thence
good to Coulport.
Gradients.— At 7m.l in 14; Sm.l in 12 (very dangerous).
Measurements. — Garelochhead. "
5 Ch'nder.*
S 3 Kilcreggan * Pier.
15 10 7 5 Coulport Ferry.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 5.jm. Eoseneath Castle.
Dunoon to Toward, &c.
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Description. — (_ lass II. A tine smooth road, hilly after
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Gradients.— At lOm. 1 in 14.
Milestones. — Pleasured from Dunoon.
Measurements. — Dunoon Pier.
4 Inellan Pier.
61 2f (Toward Pier).
13i t)s 7i luverchaolin Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Toward ; Castle.
Inveraray to Lochgoilhead.
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Thence a very bad road — rough and dangerously steep.
Gradients.-At3Jm.l/19; 4hTi.l/10; 6m.l/13; 8m.l/10.
Measurements.- Inveraray * Pier.
15 St. Catherines Pier.
10} 9i Lochgoilhead Pier.
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140 Dumbarton to Arrochar.
Description.— Class II. This is a fine smooth road along
the shores of the Gareloch and Loch Long. There is a
slight hill over to Cardross, and a very dangerous hill —
Whistlefield — beyond Garelochhead.
Gradients.— At 2m.l in 17; 2im.l in 18; IGJm.l in 17-12-
15; ISm.l in 20-24-12.
Milestones.— Measured from Dumbarton Cross.
Measurements.
Dumbarton,* Cross.
8i Helensburgh,* Pier.
151 71 Garelochhead.*
25S 17i 91 Arrochar,* Hotel,
Principal Objects of Interest. — A very pleasant road
with fine views of the mountains up Loch Long. There
are many handsome villas on the Gareloch.
Hotels or Inns at places marked,* and at Row, Shandon,
and "Whistlefield.
'14'} Inveraray to Arrochar.
Description. — Class II. & III. As far as Cairndow this
is a fine smooth road, but thereafter through Glen Kinglas
and Glen Croe it is very bad with stony surface, which does
not improve till quite near Arrochar. There are several
dangerous parts.
Gradients — AtlOim.linlO-12 (dangerous); llim.lin21;
12m.linl7; ISJm.l in 10-11-12 (dangerous) ; 15|m.linl5-9-
8-10-15 (very dangerous turn) ; ISJm.l in 15-11.
Milestones. — Measured from Inveraray Cross.
Measurements.
Inverara}',* Cross.
91 Cairndow,* Inn.
22i 12^ Arrochar, ,f Hotel.
m 14 li Tarbet,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest,— A pleasant road along
Loch Fyne to Cairndow, thence wild scenery through Glen
Croe. 15 Jm., " Rest and be Thankful " Stone.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
142 Inveraray to TtCHNABRUAiCH.
Description. — Class II. & III. A splendid road to Cairn-
dow, rough to St. Catherines, fair to Strachur, after which
it is a bad road with some rather dangerous hills.
Gradients.— 10|m.l/10-12(dangerous) ; 10|m.l/15; 12im.
1/21 ; 13im. 1/17; 23m. 1/12-22-25; 25m. 1/15 ; 35Jm. 1/10-9
(dangerous) ; 36i & 45Jm. 1/16; 37m. 1/23; 37i & 46*m.l/14;
38im. 1/15-19-14 ; 39* & 41im. 1/20 ; 41|m. 1/15-11-9; 44m.
1/14-25-14; 45|m.l/16-21. (Short hills omitted.)
Milestones — Measured from Inveraray Cross, to Cairn-
dow ; after St. Catherines they are measured by a cart
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Measurements.
Inveraray,* Cross.
91 Cairndow,* Inn.
i5f 6 St. Catherine's,* Pier.
201 lOS 41 Strachur,* Pier.
35i 25J 195 15J Otter Ferry.
39i 29i 2.3J 181 3i Kilfinnan.
471 38 32 271 12i 8J Tighnabruaich,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Moorland after Otter.
Powder AYorlvS at Kames.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *.
143 Inveraray to Rothesay.
Descpiption.— Class II. Ferry to St. Catherines, Ifm.
As far as Strachur the road is level and good, but thereafter
the surface is wretched, and on the higher parts in a fearful
state, to Glendaruel, when the surface improves. Ferry at
Colintraive, im. Thence the road is good.
Gpadients.— At 9ira.lin 12-22; at 11m. mostly 1 in 15;
steepest 1 in 10; at ISim.l in 15-13-11-18; 16m. lin 13-17-11;
27|m.linl2; 28Jm.linl7; 28im.linl5.
Measurements,
Inveraray,* Cross.
If St. Catherines,* Pier.
61 4i Strachur,* Pier.
214 19J 141 Glendaruel,* Inn.
29i 271 224 8 J Colintraive,* Pier.
35J 34i 291 14f Qh Port Bannatyne,* Pier.
371 36i 3U 161 81 2 J Rothesay,* Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The scenery in Glen-
daruel is very fine.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *.
\AfAf Inveraray to Tarbert.
Descpiption. — Class II. This is a very fair but undulat-
ing road to Lochgilphead ; thence a fine level road with rise
over the shoulder of a hill near Tarbert.
Gpadients.— 3m. 1 in 22; 3Jm. 1 in 16; 4m. 1 in 20-25-16;
12im.lin20.
Milestones. — Measured from Inveraray Pier to Lochgilp-
head, thereafter from Campbeltown.
Measupements.
Inveraray,* Cross.
8 Furnace,
lot 2f Crarae,* Pier.
17 9 61 Lochgair,* Inn.
241 161 131 7f Lochgilphead,* Market.
26i 18i 151 9i 2i Ardrishaig,* Pier.
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Principal Objects of Interest. — 3jm., Old Jiridge.
Crarae : Quarries. There are few object! of special in-
terest, but the road is a pleasant one.
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\AfO Dunoon to Otter.
Description.— Class III. Aa far as Clachaig the road is
fair, but thereafter it is rough to Glendaruel, when it be-
comes little better than a cart road OTer to Otter.
Gradients.— At 5Jm.l in 11-13; lOJm.l in 16-12; 12m.lin
11-9; 12Jm.l in 9; ISJm.l in 15-19-18. From 17m. mostly 1
in 8; and after 19im.l in 9-8-15.
Milestones. — Measured from Dunoon Pier, — correct.
Measurements.
Dunoon,* Pier.
6i Clachaig,* Inn.
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16i lOi 4i Glendaruel Bridge.
22 15i lOi 5i Otter Ferry.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 5Jm., Old Powder Works.
11m., Loch Striven ; fine scenery here, and at Glendaruel.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
14<0 Dunoon to Inveraray.
Description.— Class III. A fair road all the way, but
undulating and rather soft along Loch Eck.
Gradients.- Descent at Strachur, 1 in 17.
Measurements.
Dunoon,* Pier.
9 Inverchapel Pier.
151 61 Locheckhead Pier.
20i Hi 4i Strachur,* Pier.
25i 16i lOJ 5i Inveraray,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest — Pretty scenery nlong
Loch Eck.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *.
147 Dunoon to Ardentinny, &c.
Description. — Class II. & III. As far as Ardentinny the
road is very fine and level along the water side, but there-
after it is rough and bad.
Gradients.- At 17 and IBJm. 1 in 8; very dangerous.
Measurements.
Dunoon,* Pier,
li Kirn,* Pier.
71 61 Kilmun,* I'ier.
131 12J 64 Ardentinny,* Pier.
18i 17i U-8 5 Whistlefield.*
26i 241 18* 121 7i Strachur,* Pier.
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143 Campbeltown to Tarbert.
Description. — Class II. This is a fine undulating road
all the way, but at several points it leaves the coast line
and becomes rather loose and steep.
Gradients.— At 5im. and ll|m.ljn21; 12Jm.l in 17-21;
ISJm.l in 27-17-22; 19m.linl5; 2'13m.linl7; 25im.linl2;
25fin.lin23; 27m.linl0; 27Jm.linlO; 28|m.lin20; 30|m.
Iinl9; 31^m.linl3 (dangerous turn); 31Jm.linl9; 36in.
lin 16; SGJm.lin 13-16 (dangerous turn).
Milestones. — Measixred from Campbeltown Cross.
Measurements.
Campbeltown,* Cross.
91 Bellochantuy.*
12J 21 Glenbarr.*
18J 9i 61 Tayinloaii,* Inn.
261 17i 141 8 Clachan.
31S 22 19i 121 4i Whitehouse.
371 28J 25i 181 m 6J Tarbert,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4 Jm. Kilkenzie Kirk.
Glenbarr ; "Abbey." The Island of Giglia is a prominent
feature. The scenery is very varied.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
140 Campbeltown to Tarbert {e. coast).
Description.— Class III. The first few miles are fair, but
the road soon degenerates, and even although in some parts
the surface is good the hills are very steep and dangerous.
Gradients. — The following are the more important, mostly
vrith dangerous turns : — 4im.l/13; 8m.l/10; lOm.1/9; lOtm.
1/10; ll|m.l/7; 125m. 1/9 (2 turns); 14m.l/12; ISJm.l/S;
19im.l/8; 21im.l/12; 29|m.l/14; 31.|m.l/14.
Milestones.— Measured from Campbeltown Cross to
Saddell, where there is an error ; thence correct.
Measurements.
Campbeltown,* Cross.
10 Saddell.
14i 4i Dippen,* Bridge.
28i 18J 133 Claonaig,* Inn.^
381 281 24J lOi Tarbert,* Hotel.
Carradale Pier is l^m. distant at 14im.
Principal Objects of Interest — Saddell : Castle, and
Abbey. The road dips into several pretty glens, and there
are fine views of Arran.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
ISO Tarbert to Kilberry.
Description. — Class III. At first this is a fair road, but
the surface soon becomes very soft and loose.
Gradients. — Mostly about 1^17; but the following require
caution:— 4im.l/10; 5im.l/ll; 12im.l/13; 13m.l/16.
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Measurements.
Tarbert,* Hotel.
91 Ardpatrick, P.O.
15 5S Kilberry.
ISl Ardrishaig to Kilberry.
Description. — Class III. As far as Inverneil the road is
smooth and level, but thereafter it is rough.
Gradients. — At 2im. 1 in 15-27; thence mostly 1 in 19.
The descent is 1 in 22-17-15-20; 9m.linl7; lUm.linlS;
14m.l in 15-17-22; 16|m.linl8; 17im.lin21.
Milestones — Measured from those at Ardrishaig.
Measurements.
Ardrishaig,* Pier.
7} Achahoish,* Inn.
12 4i Ormsary.
18 lOi 6 Kilberry.
1S2 Ardrishaig to Keills.
Description. — Class II. & III. A fine road to Bellanoch ;
thence rather poor to Tayvallich, and rough to Keills.
Gradients.— At 7m.l in 13; 9im.l in 10-16-17; ISjm.l in
9-17; 14m.linl0.
Measurements.
Ardrishaig,* Pier.
4 pairnbaan,* Inn.
7 3 Bellanoch (to CVinan* IJm.).
13i 9i 6i Tayvallich,* Church,
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Principal Objects of Interest.— The scenery at Loch
Sween is very pretty.
1S3 Inveraray to Dalmally.
Description.— Class II. & III. As far as Cladich the
road is rather soft and loose, but with a comparatively easy
grade on the Inveraray side ; thereafter it is a steep, loose,
and very hilly road to Dalmally — very slow travelling.
Gradients. — lin22 out of Inveraray; at Ifm.l in 25.
Descending to Cladieh 1 in 24-17-14-10; at 9im.l inl7; lOJm.
1 in 13-18; 12im. 1 in 14; 13im. 1 in 12-25-11; Him. 1 in 22;
14im.linl8; 15im.lin22.
Milestones.— Measured from Inveraray Cross, — correct.
Measurements.
Inveraray, » Cross.
91 Cladich.
15f 68 Dalmally,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The road is rerv pretty
alongside the policies of Inveraray Castle ; thereafter It is
somewhat drear}', with, however, many fine views.
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154 Oban to Easdale.
Description.— Class II. & III. The road is steep at first,
but with a good surface to Kilninver ; thereafter it is soft
with several dangerous hills.
Gradients.— Out ef Oban lin23; descending to Glen-
f eochan 1 in 21-14. Thence at SJm.l in 11; and 15im.l in 13
(both dangerous).
Measurements.
Oban,* Argyll Square.
8i Kilninver.
12 31 Clachan,* Inn.
16i 8 4i Easdale,* Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine views of Loch
Linnlie. Easdale ; Slate Quarries.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at (Glenf eochan).
loo Oban to Ardrishaig.
Description.— Class II. On the whole the surface is fair,
but there are a number of long hills, and the level parts
along the shore are not as smooth as could be desired. The
best parts are from Oban to Kilninver, and from Kilmartin
to Ardrishaig. The road is rough near Kintraw.
Gradients.— Out of Oban 1 in 23; descending to Glen-
feochan 1 in 21-14. At8|m.linl9; llm.linl?; 14m. 1 in
21; 15im.l in 20-17; 21 Jm.l in 21 (dangerous turn); 22im.
Iinl4; 24m.l in 18-10-14; 25im.linl6; 26|m.lin21; 27fm.
1 in 15.
Milestones.— Measured from Oban, to Kilmelfort ; there-
after from Campbeltown, but a deviation near Salachary
causes a discrepancy.
Measurements.
Oban,* Argyll Square.
Si Kilninver.
15i 7i KUmelfort.*
23J 15J Si Kintraw.
291 21i 13 J 5f Kilmartin.*
39 J 30i 231 151 9} Ardrishaig," Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest.— ISJm. Pass of Melfor* ;
the road passes through several pretty glens.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, at (Glenfeochan),
(Ford), (Glassary), and (Oairnbaan).
lo7 Oban to Crianlarioh.
Description. -Class II. The first 8 miles of the road are
good. It soon becomes soft and loose— especially in the
Pass of Brander — but improves nearing Dalmally. Thence
to Tyndrum is a fearful road — grass and loose stones — but
the rest is good, though apt to be soft.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Gradients.— At Jm.1/13; 2m.;i/21; 8im.l/24-14; 9im.
1/19; llim., 13Jm., & 15im.l/18; 21im.l/17; 28im. 1/20-10-
17; 29im.l/16; 30im. &33im.l/17; 34in.l/13-24; 38Jib.1/17.
Milestones. — In Argyllshire, measured from Inveraraj
Cross via Dalmally : in Perthshire, from Killin Church.
Measurements.
Oban,* Argyll Square.
5i Connel Ferry,* Station.
12fi 63 Taynuilt,* Hotel.
26 20i 136 Dalmally,* Hotel.
371 22i 251 Hi Tyndrum,* Hotel.
42i 37 30i m 4i Orianlarich,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 3m. Dunat»ffnage Castle.
6m. Connel Falls. 15iii. Battlefield. 18im. Falls of Crua-
chan, and Pass of Brander. 21im. Loch Awe, and Kilchurn
Castle. The scenery on this road is very fine.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and Loch Awe Station.
158 Connel Ferry to Baluachulish.
Description.— Class II. The road at first though com-
paratively level, is very loose and stony. From near Appin
to Ballachulish is more undulating, but with better surface.
Ferries : — Connel im., Shian Sm.
Gradients.— lOi & 17im.l/21 ; and other short steep hills.
Milestones.— From Oban Pier, omitting length of ferries.
Measurements.
Connel,* South Ferry Pier {5m. from Oban, Argyll Square).
8J Appin, P.O. (to Port Appin Pier
I7i 8ft Duror,* Inn.
22i 13S 5 Ballachulish,* Ferry.
Principal Objects of Interest.-There are fine views of
the Morvern Hills. Ledaig ; ' ' Beregonium," and Barcaldine
Cas. Appin ; Castle Stalker. Ballaohulish ; Quarries.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at N. Connel,
(Port Appin), and Ballaohulish Pier.
150 Round Benderlooh.
Description Class III. A soft, loose, and bad road,
very bad between the two Lochs. GRADIENTS.— At TJm.
1/17-11-21; ]03m.l/13-10. Mkasubbmhnt3.— N. Connolinn
to :— Free Ch. (Loch Oreran), 4im. ; Barcajdlne Ho. Lodge,
6Jm. ; Ardohattan Oh., 14im. ; baok to N. Connel Inn, 17im.
To Appin P.O. via Oregan Ferry (|m.), ll|m.
To Appin P.O. via Oreran Bridge, 17im.
To Taynuilt Hotel via Bonawo Ferry (im.), lOira.
Prlnolpal OWoots of Interest.— Ledaig ; as Route 158.
7tm. aien Salaoh. ISim, Ardohattan Priory, ruin. Very
pretty Boenery.
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IGO Campbeltown to Southend.
5 MILES 10 MILES
Description. — Class II. The road has a good surface
and the hills are comparatively easy.
Gradients.— At 3m. and 5m. 1 in 17.
Milestones. — Measured from Campbeltown Cross, correct.
Measurements — Campbeltown,* Cross.
91 Southend Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine coast scenery of
the IMull of Kiutyre.
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Port Appin to Glen Creran.
Description.— Class III. The road is hilly but has a fair
surface as far as Creagan Ferry, when it becomes very poor.
The road continues up Glen Creran for several miles beyond
Creran Bridge. To Connel Ferry ; see Route 159.
Gradients. -At 3m. 1 in 19; 5Jm. 1 in 12; &\m. 1 in 12-18.
There are other short steej) hills of 1 in 18.
Measurements — Port Appiu * Pier.
21 Appin P.O.
7} 61 Creran Bridge.
81 6 i Fasnacloich P.O.
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TAYNUILT TO CLADICH.
Description.— Class III. A very bad road. The gradients
are steep, and the surface is very rough and stony almost
the whole way. Ferry at Port Sonachan (im.).
Gradients.— At Jm. 1 in 17 (dangerous) ; Ifm.l in 22; 3m.
Iinl4: 4m.linl6; 4im.l in 15-21; 53m.lin22; 6Jm.linl8;
7m.lin23; 9im.linl3; lOJm.l in 11-23.
Milestones.— Measured from Inveraray, — correct.
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Measurements. — Taynuilt,* Hotel.
7 J Taj'clireggan Hotel.*
8i f Port Sonachan Hotel.*
Ill 3J 3i CladicliP.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Glen Xant is remarkably
pretty. Loch Awe is crossed at Taychreggan.
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The Ghncoe road is joined Im. before Kingshouse; sec Rnxde 166.
Description. — Class IH. A very rough bad road with
loose surface and a great many short steep hills. Excepting
the Coach in the Summer time, there is almost no traffic.
Gradients. — The steepest is 1 in 14.
Measurements. — Lochetivehead Pier.
13i Kingshouse Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— The Glencoe Hills at
the head of Loch Etive are very striking. A small steamer
sails during the Summer from Achnacloich and Taynuilt
to Lochetivehead Pier.
DALMALLY TO BRIDGE OF ORCHY. 104
Description — Class III. Tlie road is soft and loose, and
with some short sharp hills makes altogether a bad road.
Gradients. — At 7m. 1 in 15.
Milestones.— Measured from Inverlochy, — correct.
Measurements.— Dalmally Hotel. *
12i Bridge of Orchy Station ; or,
151 Inveroran Hotel.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine views of Ben
C'ruachan at first, then rather monotonous till near Bridge
of Orchy.
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twO Tyndrum to Fort William.
Description — Class III. & II. This is a bad road. From
Tyndrum to Inveroran the surface is poor — in fact, very
stony — thereafter the road becomes much worse, and though
it improves a little near Kingshouse it is very rough and
stony down Glencoe, and has several very nasty turns at
24im. As the streams in heavy rains often sweep the
road, it is sometimes in parts more like a river-bed. After
Clachaig the road is good, though und ulating to Ballachulish.
Ferry (Jm.) at Ballachulish. Thence to Fort William, un-
dulating at first, is a magnificent road. Ballachulish Pier
is Jm. west of the Ferry.
Gradients.-im.l in 15-20; 2m.linl2; GJm.l in 16-25-12;
llm.l in 25-13-17-15-18; 13m. 1 in 20; ISJm.l in 18-15; 15m.
lin 13-18; ISJm. 1 in 15-12-17; IGim. Iinl8; 174m. 1 in 16;
ISfm.l in 17-14; 22m.l in 21; 23Jm.l in 20. The dangerous
part is from 2-lm. to 25Jm. beginning 1 in 11; then at 24Jra.
1 in 10 with very dangerous turns, then 1 in 15-12-10-14.
After this the grades are comparatively easy.
Milestones.— In Perthshire, measured from Killin Ch.
In Argyle, measured southwards from Ballachulish Ferry.
Those to Fort William are measured from Spean Bridge.
Measurements.
Tyndrum,* Hotel.
6i Bridge of Orchy,* Station.
Inveroran Hotel.*
9 J Kingshouse,* Inn.
21 Hi Bridge of Coe.
25 151 4 Ballachulish,* Ferry.
37i 271 16i 12i Fort William,* Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Of special objects there
are few, but the scenery especially in Glencoe is wild and
rugged. At 212m. the old road strikes up the hill, then
down the "devil's staircase " leading to Fort William. The
scene of the massacre of Glencoe is after Clachaig Inn.
Ballachulish ; Quarries. Four William ; Fort ruins,
Inverloohy Castle, Ben Nevis, and Glen Nevis.
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107 Stirling to Dumbarton.
Description. — Class I. For six miles this road is almost
level, with magnificent surface, it then becomes undulating,
but with fine surface to Drjmen. After au easy descent
the road is very fair, but hilly to Dumbarton.
Gradients. — Until Drymen is reached there is no gradient
above lin2S'; descent to Drymen Bridge lin21.
Milestones.— The first ten are measured from Stirling,
Port Street ; but the 11th to the 19th are measured as
through Kippen. After Drymen, measured from Dum-
barton Cross.
Measurements.
Stirling,* King Street.
Kippen Station.
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Drymen.*
4J Gartocharn.
9 4} Bonhill,* Bridgend.
12i 8 3J Dumbarton,* Cross.
Prineipal Objects of Interest.— fm. Kings Knott. 8|m.
Ford of Frew. 8m. Boquhan. Drymen ; Buchanan Castle.
Dumbarton ; Castle.
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Description. — Class I. & III. Magnificent surface for
6m. when the road becomes undulating, but with good
surface. From Thornhill it is very hUly, though with a
few level parts at Aberfoyle, and along Loch Ard ; after
Kinlochard the surface degenerates, and is very bad the
rest of the way. The descent to Inversnaid is dangerous.
Gradients — Short hills of 1 in 18-22 to Kinlochard ; then
at 24Jm. 1 in 13; 2G|m.linl5; 2Sm.lin20; 34m.linl2-9
{ver3' dangerous turn).
Milestones. — Continue those from Edinburgh, — correct
to Thornhill,
Measurements.
Stirling,* King Street.
91 Thornhill.*
15i 5i Port of Menteith.*
19J 91 4i Aberfoyle,* Hotel.
34i 241 19i 15 Inversnaid,* HoteL
Principal Objects of Interest.— lim. Site of old Bridge.
14m. Redneck Castle. 16Jm. Lake of Menteith and Inch-
mahone Island. Aberfoyle; Bailies "Coulter." 20|m.
Pass of Aberfoyle, and Helen's Rock. Inversnaid ; Falls.
Round Aberfoyle are many of the scenes in "Rob Roy."
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ISO Stirling to Poumont, &a
Description.— Class II. Undulating road to S. Alloa
Station ; thereafter IcTel and smooth, to Beanoroai, though
rough about Airth. To Polmont good, but Btetp.
Gradients.— At 14m. 1 in 17.
Measurements.
Stirling,* King Street.
8i Airth.
12f 41 (Grangemouth ).•
14 J 6 J 3i Pohnont,* P.O.
19i 11 8 4i Linlithgow,* Grow.
Principal Objects of Interest.— SJm. Airth Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked.*
170 Stirlinq to Kilun.
Description. — Class I. k II. After leaving Stirling the
road has a magnificent surface — smooth and level — to Bridge
of Teith ; thereafter it is undulating, but with fine surface
past Callander, rough through the Pass of Leny, then level,
followed by considerable undulations past Loch Lubnaig to
Kingshouse. After Lochearnhead the road becomes stony
up Glen Ogle, and is very rough on the descent to Lis.
Gradients. — Ascent to Doune about 1 in 23; Pass of Leny
linl8, and 1 in 14 (short) ; at 26im. 1 in 19; 28im. Iin20;
ascent Glen Ogle 1 in 23-18-21; descent to Lii 1 in 17-15-24-
19-14-18; 35im.lin23.
Milestones.— Measured from Stirling, Burgh Hall, — cor-
rect to Glenoglehead ; thereafter from Killin Church.
Measurements.
Stirling,* King Street.
8i Doune,* WooJside Hotel.
16 7 J Callander,* P.O.
241 161 8S Strathyre,* Station.
29} 21 i 13} 5i Lochearnhead * Hotel,
37i 28i 21i 12i 71 KiUin,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Doune ; Fine Castle.
Callandib ; Camp, Crags, Tom-ma-Chessaig, Bracklinn
Falls. ISim. Pass and Falls of Leny. 19im. St. Bride's
Chapel. Strathyre ; Buclianan's Monument. 26}m. Kings-
house ; 2m. to W., Balquhidder and Eob Roy's Grave. 29m.
to Falls of Ample. Killin ; Falls of Dochart, Finlarig Cas.,
Glen Lochay. The road passes through fine scenery.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Kingshouse.
171 Callander to Inversnaid.
Description.- Class III. A fine road to Kilmahog ; there-
after very hilly — short and steep hills — but with good surface
to Trossachs Hotel, after vi'hich it is poor to Loch Katrine
Pier. Steamer to Stronaclilacher, whence the road is rough
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Gradients — At lim.linl7; 5im.linl3; 5|m.l in 10-13;
6.im.linl4; 8Jm.linl3; IGJm.lin 13; 203m. Iin9.
Milestones.— Continuation of those from Stirling, correct.
Measurements.
CaUander,* P.O.
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16 71 61 Stronachlacher,* Pier, f^i^eamer.
21 12i 111 5 Inversnaid,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— IJm. "Samson's Putting
Stone." 2m. Fort. 2|m. Coilantogle Ford and Waterworks,
iifm. Trossachs. Inversnaid ; Falls. Very fine scenery.
172 Stirling to Crieff.
Description. -Class I. To Bridge of Allan the road is
rough with heavy traffic, then hilly, but with a fine surface
to Greenloaning, poor for some miles, and after passing
Muthill it is undulating but smooth into Crieff.
Gradients.— 3Jm.l in 20; 7|m.lin22; 14im.liu20; 19|m.
L in 20. Through Crieff about 1 in 12.
Milestones — Measured from Stirling, Burgh Hall,— cor-
rect, except at Dunblane where the}- follow a short cut.
Measurements.
Stirling,* King Street.
3i Bridge of Allan,* P.O.
6 2i Dunblane,* Bridge.
121 91 65 Braco.*
19i 16 13i 6 Muthill.*
22i 19i 16i 9 3 Crieff,* James Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — |m. Old Bridge. IJm.
Wallace Monument. Bridge of Allan ; Spa. Dun-
blane ; Cathedral. 13Jm. Ardoch Roman Camp. 20m.
Drummond Castle. Ceiekf ; as Route 16.
173 Stirling to Perth.
Description. — Class I. As above to Greenloaning; there-
after the road is undulating, with very fine surface and
steadier gradients.
Gradients.— 3im.lin 20; 7Jm.lin22; then 15im.linl9;
I'Om.l in 25; 27i and 29m. 1 in 22.
Milestones.— As above to Greenloaning ; thereafter
measiired from Perth Cross, — correct.
Measurements.
Stirling,* King Street.
6 21 Dunblane * Bridge.
Hi 8 5i Greenloaning.'
15i 12i 9i 4i Blackford,* P.O.
20 161 14 Si 4i Auchterarder,* Church.
34i 30i 28i 22i 18| 14 J Perth,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest — As above to Dunblane.
25Jm. Gask Ho. 27im. DuppUn Cas. Perth ; as Route 17.
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174 Stirling to St. Andrews.
Description. — Class II. Eough to Causewayhead, very
good to Dollar, then rather poor to near Milnathort. There-
after the road is better and in parts has a very fine surface.
Gradients.— At 15m.linl6; IGm.l in 16-17.
Milestones.— Measured from Stirling, Burgh Hall, to
Milnathort; thereafter from Cupar Town Hall, —correct.
Measurements.
Stirling,' King Street.
7 Alva.*
9 2 Tillycoultry.*
Dollar"*
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Hi 71 Milnathort,* Cross.
20i ICi 81 Auclitermuchty.*
29 25 J 17i 8 J Cupar,* Town Housa.
50i 43i 4H 38i 34i 27i 18J 9J St. Andrews," Town Ch.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Ifm. "Wallace Monument.
Dollar ; Glen, and Castle Campbell. 36Jm. Melville Ho.
Cupar ; as Route IS. 44m. Dairsie Church and Castle.
46im. Guard Bridge. St. Andrews ; as Route 19.
Hotels or Inns where marked *; Strathmiglo, & CoUessie.
ITS & 170 Stirling to Dunfermline.
Description. — Class I. The road is rough to Causeway-
head ; thence good till near Alloa, where it becomes rough.
Thereafter the "High" road (Class II.) to Dunfermline ia
hilly, but with good surface; the "I ow" road (Class I.)
has a fine surface with comparatively easy hills.
Gradients.— Mf/^i, road; at ISim.l inl8-21; 14m.li]i20;
14im. 1 in 24; 16 Jm. 1 in 25 ; 18m. 1 in 24. Low road; 14im.
maximum lin23; 18m.lin25; 19m.l in20-24; 22im.linl6.
Milestones.— Measured from Stirling to New Mills Bridge
via Tullibody ; thence from Dunfermline Crosswynd.
Those on the "High" road, which branches off at Kennet,
are measured from Dunfermline.
Measurements (High Hood).
Stirling,* King Street.
7i Alloa,* P.O.
9i li Clackmannan,* Free Church.
18 lOi 8} Carnock Bridge.
21i 13} 12 3i Dunfermline,* Town Hall.
Low Road.
Stirling,* King Street.
7i Alloa,* P.O.
123 51 Kincardine,* Cross.
19 Hi 6i Torr3-burn.
23i 151 lOl 41 Dunfermline,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— l|m. "Wallace Monument.
2m. Oambuskenneth Abbey. Ali.oa ; Tower. Clack-
mannan; Tower. Kincardine; Tulliallan Caitle. 16m.,
to S., CuLROSS ; see Route 190. Dunfermline ; Abbey.
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177 STIRLING TO DOUNE.
500 5mile<5 10 miles
Description. — Class II. Tins road is not so good as that
by Drip, but is more hill}', as well as being lump}' to
Bridge of Allan.
Gradients. -At 53m. 1 in 23; 7m. 1 in 23; 75m. 1 in 20.
Measurements.— Stirling,* King Street.
2\ Bridge of Allan,* P.O.
8a- hi Doune * Cross ; or,
8j 51 Doune,* Woodside Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— As Route 172 to Bridge
of Allan. DoLXE ; Castle, OM Bridge.
17S Callander to Port of IVIenteith.
Description.— class III. A good road for 2 miles, then
very rough and bad, with gates across, to Hammersmith.
Gradients.— At 21m. 1 in 13; Aim. 1 in 11.
Measurements.- Callander,* P.O.
Cf Port of Menteith Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Port ; Rednock Castle,
Inchmahone Priory. The Lake of Menteith is very pretty.
179
Callander to Kippen.
Description.— Class III. A good road for 2 miles, then
fair surface, but with several gates across ; very good after
Thornhill.
Gradients.— At 5m. 1 in 21; 10m. 1 in 18-14.
Measurements. — Callander,* P.O.
5J Thornhill.*
10 4i Kippen.*
Ppincipal Objects of Interest.— Moorland road at first.
Hotels or Inns at places marked ".
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Callander to doune.
5 MILES 1*^ '
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Description.— e lass III. The best road is Route 170.
This is a fair undnlating road. (The road })et\veen Doune
and Dunblane is Class II., and has a fine surface with easy
gradients).
Gradients.— At Gim.lin24; 8im.lin23.
Measurements. — Callander,* P.O.
8§ Doune,* Woodside Hotel.
8J Doune,* Cross.
12t 3J Dunblane,* Bridge.
Principal Objects of Interest.— ohn.LanrickCastle. 8Jm.
Deanston Jlills. Doune ; Castle. Dunblane ; Cathedral.
Alloa to Dollar.
181
Description.— Class II. A very fine undulating road.
Milestones. — ^Measured from those on the Stirling-
Kinross Road near Dollar.
Measurements. — Alloa.*
41 (Tillicoultry).
7 ... Dollar,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Fine view of the OchU
Hills. Dollar ; Castle Campbell and Glen, Academy.
DUNFERMLINE TO DOLLAR.
182
Description.— Class II. The road has a good surface
throughout, but there are several stiff hills.
Gradients.— At 5m. 1 in 10-15; 5Jm.linl8; ll.lm.lin22.
Milestones. — i^Ieasured from Dunfermline, and from
Dollar.
Measurements.— Dunfermline," Town Hall.
5:1 Saline * Bridge.
12i Cs Dollar,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Dollau ; as above.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
1S3 KIRKCALDY TO AUCHTERTOOL, &C.
1000 R MIUFC 10 MILES
Description.— Class III. Although this is the direct road
to Dunfermline it is a bad hilly road. Route 191 is best.
Gradients At Um. & 2m. 1 in 14; 4m. 1 in 19; 41m. 1 in
15-21; 51m.linl2; 6m.linl4; 6Am.linl2.
Milestones. — Measured from Dunfermline Crosswynd.
Measurements — Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall ; Urn. Auchter-
tool ; Ct'im. Stewart's Arms* ; 12m. Dunfermline,* Town Hall.
184
NEW Inn to Bein Inn.
Description. — Class II. A good road as far as Edentown ;
thereafter fair, with rather dangerous descent to Bein Inn.
Gradients.— At 11m. 1 in 19.
Measurements.— Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall.
9 New Inn.*
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15 6 31 Strathmiglo.*
20i Hi 8.^ 5J Bein Inn.*
2.SJ 191 17 131 8i Perth,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Falkland ; Palace.
185
NEW INN TO NEWBURQH.
Description, — Class II. A good road with fair surface.
Gradients.— At Jm. 1 in 20.
Measurements. — Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall.
9 New Inn.*
14| 51 CoUessie,* Inn.
19i lOi 4 J Newburgh,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Collessie ; Beaton's
Tower. 8\m. Inchrye Abbey. Newburgh ; Macduff's
Cross, Lindores Alsbey.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OP SCOTLAND.
137
CUPAR TO LARGO.
5 MILES
186
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Description.— Class III. The road has a fair surface,
but is very hilly.
Gradients.— At ?m.lin23; 2Jm.lin20; 4|m.liiil3; 6}m.
Iin22; 7im.linl2; S^m., SJm., and 9im.linl3.
Measurements. — Cupar,* Town Hall.
3J Ceres.
9i 61 Largo,* Tier.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Largo; see Route 19.
St. Andrews to Anstrother. 187
Description. — Class II. A good road throughout, but
somewhat steep at several points.
Gradients— At lin.l in 21; 41m.linl5; 6|m.lin23.
Milestones. — Measured from St. Andrews, Old Town
HaU.
Measurements. — St. Andrews,* Town Church.
5V Kingsmuir Inn.*
95 A'k Anstruther,* Bridge.
St. ANDREWS TO Largo.
188
Description. CI.is'^ III. A fair road, hut with very
Bteep hills.
Gradients.— At Urn.! in 15; 2}m. Iinl5; 31m. tin 15;
9im.l in 13-17-24; llm.lin22; 12m.linll.
Milestones. — Pleasured from St. Andrews, Town Church,
correct.
Measurements — St. Andrews,* Town Church.
()J Largo ward.
12 5i Largo,* Pier.
Principal Objectsof Interest.— Largo ; see Route 19.
CONTODR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
lo9 Alloa to Kinross.
Description. — Class III. A very fair but undulating road,
rather soft in some parts near Crook and towards Kinross.
Gradients — 3Jm.lin24; 9|m.linl4; lOm.l in 13-25.
Measurements.
Alloa,* r.O.
7i Blairingone.
lis 4| Crook * of Devon.
17 i lOi 5i Kinross,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— At 6fm. to Dollar.
At lOJm. to Rumbling Bridge. Kinross ; Loch Leven
and Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
too Burntisland to Culross.
Description.— Class II. Narrow Lane to Kirkton. There-
after steep hills to Aberdour, when the road becomes more
or less undulating all the way. Good surface throughout.
Gradients.— Jra.l in 13; Jm.linl5; 2Jm. about 1 in 11.
Milestones. — Those from Kinghorn are joined at Kirkton
and continue correct to Inverkeithing.
Measurements.
Burntisland,* Pier.
31 Aberdour,* .Station.
71 41 Inverkeithing,* Cross.
16 121 8i 1'orryburn.
18i 15i lOi 2i Culross,* Town House.
Principal Objectsof Interest.— Burntisland; Rossend
Castle. Aberdour ; Castle, Donibristle, Inchcolm. 9|m.
Rosyth Castle. CuLROSS ; Abbey, Dunnemarle Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
101 Kirkcaldy to Dunfermline.
Description. — Class II. A ver}' good road with com-
paratively easy grades all the way. The more direct road
oy Auchtertool is very hilly and steep.
Gradients —At Im.l in 24; at llm.linlS; at 13m.lin24.
Milestones. — Measured from Dunfermline Orosswynd via
Auchtertool, to Kirkcaldy.
Measurements.
Kirkcaldy,' Town Hall.
74 Stewart's Arms.*
10 2i Crossgates,* P.O.
13i 6 3i Dunfermline,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Collieries after Doni.
bristle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *,
140 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
102 Kirkcaldy to St. Andrews.
Descpiption.^Class II. After Gallatown this is a fine
undulating road to Windygates ; thereafter it is scarcely
so good till ncaring Ceres, when the surface becomes very
much better.
Gradients.-Slm.l in 19-25; lljra.l in 20-22; 14mi.lin24.
Milestones — Measured from Burntisland Pier, correct to
Pratis ; after Ceres from St. Andrews, West Port.
Measurements.
Kirkcaldy,* Town Hall.
71 "Windygates.*
8f 11 Kennoway.
(18 103 9i Cupar,* Town House).
161 9 7t ... Ceres.*
171 lOi 9i ... li Pitscottie.
231 K: 14g ... 7 5h St. Andrews,* Town Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 15m. Scotstarvit Tower.
17im. Dura Den. 21im. ]\Iagus Muir to S. St. Andrkws ;
as Route 19.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
103 New Inn to Tayport.
Description Class II. This is a fine undulating road
of very fair surface, a little rough, however, near Kilmany.
Gradients.— 12m. 1 in 18.
Measurements.
New Inn.*
13i Kilmany.
19i 5h Newport,* Pier.
22i Si 2J Tayport,* Pier.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
104- Milnathort to Largo.
Description. — Class III. The road, though of fine
surface, is very hilly.
Gradients 2im.l in 24-18; 3m.linl9; 43m. 1 in 15; 6im.
Iin23; 6im. 1 in 10-13; 12Jm. Iin22; 13m. 1 in 24; 13Jm.
Iinl3.
Measurements.
Milnathort,* Cross.
4 Kinnesswood. *
5 1 Scotlandwell. *
91 5? 41 Leslie,* P.O.
121 83 71 3 Markinch,* P.O.
16 12 11 6f 31 Windygates.*
(18S 14i 131 9i 6i 21 Leven,* Quay).
201 161 151 11 8 41 ... Largo, Lundin Mill.
Principal Objects of Interest. — ^m. Burleigh Castle.
5m. Scotland "Well." 14Jm. Balgonie Castle. 14im.
Balfour.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and Auchmoorbridge.
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l^O Perth to Cupar.
DescPiption.— Class II. Good surface over Moncrieffe
HiU, then a magnificent road to Aberargie, almost level.
To Lindores is very fair but undulating ; thereafter hilly
at first, but improving to Cupar.
Gpadlents. — Moncrieffe Hill, ascent I in 25; descent 1 in
22; at 12Jm.lin22; 18im.lin23; 20m.lin24.
Milestones.— To Aberargie, as Route 17 ; thereafter in
Fife, measured from Cupar Town House, — correct.
Measurements.
Perth,* Cross.
4 Bridge of Earn * Hotel.
8J 4^ Abernethy.*
Hi l\ 3 Newburgh,* Town House.
22 18 m 10^ Cupar,* Town House.
Principal Objects of Interest.— To Aberargie, as Koute
17. Abernethy ; Round Tower. Newburgh ; Macduff's
Cross, Lindores Abbej\ Cupar ; as Route 19.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked,* and at Aberargie.
1^7 Crieff to Aberfeldy, &c.
Description.— Class II. The surface is good to the Sma'
Glen, rough to Amulree, good up to near the summit, where
it is soft, then very rough on the descent to Aberfeldy.
Thereafter the road is good to Coshieville, but speedily
degenerates in quality and becomes very loose and stony,
with dangerous turn past Foss. To Dalnacardoch, except
a short piece at Trinafour, is a fearful road with dangerous
turns, almost unfit for traffic.
Gpadlents.— At 2Jm. 1 in 18-20-17-22-17; 8Jm. 1 in 17-25-
22; 20i & 23m. 1 in 14-13-17-13-21; 29im. 1 in 14; 31i & 34m.
Iinl3;38m.linl3; 40Jm.linll; 42m.linll; 44im.linl6.
Milestones — Measured from Crieff, James Sq., to Aber-
feldy— tolerably correct ; thereafter from the Inverness
milestones at Dalnacardoch.
Measupemeuts.
Crieff,* James Square.
12 J Amulree.*
23i 101 Aberfeldy,* Crossroads.
28i 16i 51 Coshieville.*
36i 24i 131 8 Tummel Bridge.*
41i 29i 181 13 5 Trinafour.
46i 34 23J 17} 9i 41 Dahiacardoch.
Pplncipal Objects of Intepest.— 3m. Monzie Castle. 7m.
Sma' Glen and "Ossians Grave." 23m. Falls of Moness.
23|m. Wade's Bridge, 1733. 24im. Menzies Castle. 27|m.
Taymouth Castle to S. 28m. Comrie Castle (ruins).
Hotels OF Inns at places marked *, and at "Whitebridge.
144 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
103 AUCHTERARDER TO BRIDGE OF EARN.
Description. — Class III. A very liilly road, but of
good surface to Dunning ; thereafter easier to Bridge
of Earn.
Gradients.— im. 1 in 13; 11m. 1 in 17.
Measurements.
Auchterarder,* Church.
5 Dunning,* Square.
12 7 Pitlceathly.
13i 8i IJ Bridge of Earn * Hotel.
I7i m 5J 4 Perth,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 4|m. Duncnib. 7|m.
Invermay, Forteviot f m. distant. 12m. Spa.
Hotels or Inns at places marked ».
100 Perth to Lochearnhead.
Description.— Class II. As far as Crieff the road is of
very fine surface with easj' undulations. Thereafter to
St. Fillans is usually very smooth, and along Loch Earn
level and generally very fine.
Gradients.— Mostly not above lin27; except at 19}m.
Iin21.
Milestones. — Measured from Crieff Cross to Perth, and
from Crieff, James Square, westwards to Comrie ; there-
after a little irregular.
Measurements.
Perth,* Cross.
6J Methven,* Bridge.
17i 11 Crieff,* Jamea Square.
24 I7i 6i Comrie.*
29i 23 12 5i St. Fillans,* P.O.
361 30i 191 12g 7i Lochearnhead • Hotel.
38i 31i 20J 14i 81 If Lochearnhead Station.
Principal Objects of Interest — 23m. Himtingtower.
6im. Methven Castle and Battlefield. 11m. Inchaffray
Abbey. Cbikff ; Cross, Falls of Turret and Barvick.
18Jm. Ochtertyre. 24Jm. Melville Momunent. 26im.
Dunira. A beautiful road passing through varied scenery,
Lochearnhead ; Glenogle, Balquhidder, &c.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
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200 Perth to Kingussie.
Description. — Class I. to Dunkeld, II. to Kingussie.
The surface is very fine to Strathord Station ; tliereafter to
Dunkeld is good but hilly. To Pitlochry the road is un-
dulating at first, but becomes easier after Dowally, though
of poorer surface. Through the Pass of Killiecrankie is
steep, but after passing Aldclune the road is level and very
good as far as Bruar, where the long ascent of the Grampians
commences. From this point the surface gets gradually
worse until in some parts it is little else than a loose mass
of stones, in others, overgrown with grass. This continues
till near Dalwhinnie when the surface improves and shortly
after becomes a fine but undulating road to Kingussie.
Gradients.— At 5im. Iin24; llim. Iin21; 15|m. Iinl9;
30m. 1 in 18-15 : SOim. 1 in 20 ; 31m. 1 in 19-14. There are
many rough hills after Struan. With the above exceptions
the gradients seldom exceed 1 in 27.
Milestones.— Measured from Perth Cross, but not per-
fectly equidistant, on account of deviations of the road
at various points, as far as Perth county boundary. In
Inverness-shire they are measured from Inverness.
Measurements.
Perth,* Cross.
81 Bankfoot.*
141 6 Dunkeld,* High Street.
22i 13i 7J Ballinluig Station.
27i 18? 12j 4} Pitlochry,* Fountain.
34i 25i 19^ 111 7 Blair Athole,* Hotel.
44J 36J 30J 221 I7f 101 Dabiacardoch.
571 49 43 35i M 23^ m Dalwhinnie,* Hotel.
71 J 63 57 49 J 44^ 37i 26J 14 Kingussie,* Court Ko.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4im. Battlefield of Lun-
carty. 12m. Murthly Castle. Dunkeld ; Palace, Craig-y-
barns. Birnam Hill and "Wood, Falls of Braan, Neil Gow's
House. Pitlochry ; to Falls of Tummel. 30m. to Falls
of Tummel and Queen's view ; and entrance to old Pass of
Killiecrankie. 31m. North entrance to Pass. 31Jm. Claver-
house Stone. Blair Athole ; Castle, Glen Tilt, Falls of
Fender. 374m. Bruar Falls. Thence a desolate road
to about 63m. CGira. Invernahavon BattlefieLi, 1386.
Kingussie ; Euthven Barracks.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Birnam,
Struan, and Newtonmore. None between Struan and
Dalwhinnie — 20 miles.
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20 1 Perth to Braemar.
Description.— Class I. to Blairgowrie, II. to Bridge of
Cally, III. to near Braeinar. The road though somewhat
undulating has a magnificent surface as far as Blairgowrie;
thereafter to Bridge of Cally is good but hilly. From here
to Spital the road is very hilly, with fair surface at first,
but soft afterwards. It then becomes very bad and rough,
with numerous steep hills of varied length, culminating in
a nasty double turn on a precipitous incline— the "Devil's
Elbow " — which coming from Braemar cannot be taken too
carefully. Thereafter the road, though soft and very rough
at fii'st, is very good after Altamhait.
Gradients. — Nothing above 1 in 26 to Blairgowrie, thence
short lull into Rattray 1 in 14. After Craighall Bridge the
ruling gradient is 1 in 25, with a maximum of 1 in 23. At
21im.linl4 (dangerous turn); 21im. linll; 23im. 1 in 13
(dangerous turn at top); 235m. 1 in 16-13-16; 273m. 1 in 14;
27fm.linl2; 28m. 1 in 23; 29m. 1 in 17; 29im.lin20; 29Jm.
Iinl9; 29|m.linl5; 30|m.lin22; thence various short un-
dulations till the final ascent begins at SSJm. with lin 15-
17-16-10-14-19, and is 1 in 9 on the exceedingly dangerous
double turns ; thereafter decreasing to 1 in 12 at the summit.
The descent is 1 in 16-15-22-15-20-13-19 ; and at 42m. 1 in 18.
Milestones — To Blairgowrie, measured from Perth
Bridge, — correct ; thereafter measured from Dunkeld.
Measurements.
Perth,* Cross.
5i Guildtown.
Cargill Station.
5i Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow.
Hi 51 Bridge of Cally.*
241 183 13i Spital of Glenshee * Hotel.
391 34J 281 15i Braemar,* Invercauld Arms,
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2im. Scone Palace.
6(m. Campsie Linn. 7im. StobhaU. 11m. Meikleour
"Hedges." 14m. Druidsmere. 17im. Craighall (TuUy-
veolan). 35m. Boar Loch. 404m. Caii-nwell Pass, 2,200 ft.,
highest road in Britaui. Braemar ; see Route 241.
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202 Perth to Stonehaven.
Description. — Class I. A magnificent road with long
slopes at first, but with easy grades to near Coupar Angus
when it becomes level. Thence to Forfar is smooth and
150 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
undulating, fair to Brechin, and good past Laurencekirk,
ending with long descent to Stonehaven, on which care
should be taken towards the foot.
Gradients.— Mostly very easy except 30i & 67in.lin24.
Milestones.— Measured from Perth, George Street, to
Glamis ; tlience from Forfar on to the County Boundary,
where those from Laurencekirk Town Hall are met. Those
to Stonehaven are from the County Buildings at that place.
Measurements.
Perth,* Cross.
121 Coupar Angus,* Cross.
171 5i Meigle.*
24i 111 61 Glamis.*
293 17i 12 51 Forfar,* Town Hall.
351 23 171 m 5S Tamiadice * Inn.
42J 29! 24f 18 12f 61 Brechin,* Town House.
53 j 401 351 29 231 17i 11 Laurencekirk,* Town Hall.
67^ 541 49f 43 371 311 25 14 Stonehaven,* Market Sq.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Coopab Angus; Abbey.
Meigle ; Sculptured Stone. Glamis ; Castle. Forfar ;
Restenneth Priory. Brechin ; Cathedral, Round Tower,
Bridge. 50im. Inglismaldie. Stonehaven ; Dunottar Cas.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Balbeggie, and
(Drumlithie).
203 Perth to Dundee.
Description. — Class I. The surface is very good and
level to beyond Inchture when the road becomes more
hilly ; nearing Dundee the surface is poorer, on account of
heavy traffic.
Gradients. — The steepest part is at 14^m.l in 25.
Milestones. — Measured from Perth Cross, — correct.
Measurements.
Perth,* Cross.
61 Glencarse,* Inn.
\Z\ 6J Inchture.
15j 9i 2i Longforgan,* Church.
21* 15l si 6 Dundee,* Town House.
Principal Objects of Interest.— ^m. Kinnoul Hill. 2|m.
Kinfauns Castle. 9im. Megginch Castle. 14Jm. Rossie
Priory. 143m. Castle Himtly. The road passes along the
famous " Parse of Gowrie," and there are many objects of
interest in the immediate vicinity of the road.
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204
PERTH TO CAPUTH.
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Description. — Class II. A very fine smooth roa.l as far
as Stratliord Station ; thereafter not quite so good.
Gradients.— At llfm. 1 in 19.
Milestones. — IMeasured from Perth Cross, — correct.
Measurements. — Perth,* Cross.
4J Luncarty Station.
7i 2i- Stanley,* Square.
12i 11 5 Caputh,* Church.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Aim.. Battlefield of Lun-
carty. 6im. Thistlebridge. Stanley ; Campsie Linn.
Caputh ; Jlurthly Castle.
205 Methven to Glen Almond.
1000 5 MILES 10miLES_
Description.— Class III. Afair, but somewhat hilly road.
Gradients.— At \m. 1 in 16 ; 11m. 1 in 24-15 ; 3m. 1 in 15 ;
5m. 1 in 24,
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Perth.
Measurements. — Perth,* Cross.
6i Methven.*
1'2J 61 IJuchanty.*
21 14j 8^ Amulree * ; or,
201 13J Ih Crieff, James Square.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 3.im. Glenalmond College.
Very pretty scenery in Glen Almond, and u^j the Sma' Glen.
206
COMRIE TO GREENLOANING.
5 MILES
10 MILES
Description.— Class II. The gradients are comparatively
easy, but the surface is poor, until near Braco.
Gradients.— At 2^m. 1 in 22-20 ; 4m. 1 in 23.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Stirling
Measurements. — Comrie.*
10 J Braco. ^
12 J 1:1 Greenloaning.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— A rather dreary road.
lOim. Ardoch Roman Camp.
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DUNKELD TO AMULREE.
207
Description.— ('lass II. The road lias a fair surface,
but is a little stoii}- at several points.
Gradients.— At Am. 1 in 19.
Milestones. — IMeasured from DunkelJ, High Street, —
correct.
Measurements. — DunkelJ,* High Street.
3J Trochrie.
9J 5,f Amulreo ; * or,
ICJ 13 Aberfeld}',* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 2m. Falls of Braau.
2im. Rumbling Bridge. S^m. Trochrie Castle ruin.
DUNKELD TO BLAIRGOWRIE.
208
Description! — Class 111. Hiily at tirst, undulating after-
ward ; the surface is very good nearing Blairgowrie.
Gradients.— At |m. linlo; 7im.linl7.
Milestones.— Measured from Dunkeld, High Street,—
correct.
Measurements — Dunkeld,* High Street.
4i Butterstone.
7i 3 Forneth.
I2i 8 5 Blairgowrie,* "Well Meadow.
Principal Objects of Interest The road is pleasantly
wooded, and passes close to a series of charming Lochs.
Aberfeldy to Ballinluig.
5 MILES 10
209
Description.- Class III. A good, slightly undulating
road, but with a very steep hill at the north side of
Graudtully Bridge.
Measurements. — Aberfeldy,* Square.
Ti Grandtullv,* Hotel.
01 41 Ballinluig P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2Jm. Grandtully Castle.
Hotels or Inns at i)laces marked *, and at Logierait.
154 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
210 DUNKELD TO AbERFELDY.
Description. — Class II. A remarkably good but very
undulating road till quite near Aberf eldy, when it becomes
level.
Gradients.-At Um.lin22; 13Jm.lin24: 14;lm.lin25.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Perth, — correct.
Measurements.
Diuikeld,* High Street.
5 Dalguise.
\2\ 7i Grantully,* Hotel.
I7i 12i 5 Aberf eldy, » Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Im. Neil Gow's Cottage,
Falls of Braan. 14jm. Grantully Castle. Aberfeldy ;
Falls of Moness, Wade's Bridge, Weem Rock. The valley
of the Tay is well wooded.
Hotels or Inns at places marked', and at Balnaguard.
211 Pitlochry to Rannoch.
Description. — Class III. The road is very good to the
Pass of Killiecrankie, after which it is exceedingly hilly,
more or less all the way to Kinloch Eannoch. Along Loch
Tummel the road is undulating with short hills. After
Kinloch Rannoch the road is poor, and rather soft nearing
Rannoch Station. Several of the hills are dangerous.
Gradients.— At 3m. 1 in 17; 3im. 1 in 18; A\m. 1 in 19-21;
oim. 1 in 21-13; G^-m. 1 in 19-23-12-15; llm. 1 in 16-23; 16Jm.
Iin24-17; 17im.linl7; 17im. 1 in 19-9 (dangerous turn);
24Jm. 1 in 23.
Milestones.— Measured from Pitlochry Fountain, to
Rannoch ; thereafter from Gaur Bridge.
Measurements.
Pitlochry,* Fountain.
5jr Fincastle.
Ik If Queen's View.
133 81 61 Tummel Bridge.*
20i 151 131 7 Kinloch Rannoch,* Hotel.
28i 23i 21 J 14? 71 Killiechonan.
37J 32 30i 231 161 81 Rannoch Station .
Principal Objects of Interest.— SJm. Killiecrankie Pass.
4m., to Falls of Tummel. 7im. Queen's View ; Magnificent
view of Loch Tummel and Schichallion. 17Jm. Dunalastair.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Balnald.
212 Aberfeldy to Killin.
Description. — Class II. A very good road, but with steep
hill descending to Kenmore ; thereafter good to Fearnan,
poor to Lawers, but improving slightly towards Killin.
Gradients.— At 4im.l in 22; SJm.linlB; 17im.l in 25-21;
17|m.lin24; 21 Jm.l in 20-24-21.
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Milestones. — Continuation of those from Perth, to Ken-
more ; thereafter from Kenmore — doubtful if correct.
Measurements.
Aberfeldy,* Square.
6 J Kenmore,* Hotel.
91 31 Fearnan,* Pier.
14 71 4J Lawcrs,* Inn.
22t 161 12} 8S Killin,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest — 4|ni. Fort Lodge (Tay-
mouth Castle). 6m. (Acharn Falls, Ifm. to West). 14m.
for Ben Lawers. Killin ; Finlarig Castle, Glen Lochay,
Falls of Dochart.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, also Bridge of Lochay.
213 Aberfeldy to Killin via Ardeonaig.
Description. — Class III. As Route 212, to 6m., there-
after level for several miles when the road becomes very
hill}' almost the whole way to Killin ; good surface at first,
but poor near Killin. Several gates across the road.
Gradients.— To 6m. as above, then at SJm. 1/17-23-16-18-
13; lOm.1/25-19; 12m.l/19-15; 12im.l/13-15-13; 13Am.l/20;
14Jm.l/21-16-12-25; 15|m.l/16; lfiim.1/23; 17Am.l/22; 17Jm.
1/15; 18Jm.l/13; IS^m. 1/20; 20im. 1/19-23-16-18-12; 21|m.
i/15-16; 22m. 1/21.
Milestones. — IMeasured from Kenmore Hotel, — correct.
Measurements.
Aberfeldy,* Square.
71 Acharn.
12J 4J Ardtalnaig.
15i 11 3J Ardeonaig * Bridge,
221 15 101 7i Killin,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4im. Fort Lodge (Tay-
mouth Castle). 7f m. Acharn Falls. Killin ; as above.
214< Aberfeldy to Glen Lyon.
Description.— Class III. As Route 197 for Sim. — a good
road — thereafter fair to Fortingal, but poor and hilly, with
soft surface, up Glen Lyon. Many travel via Fearnan and
join this road at 9im. — 2im. longer.
Gradients.— At 10 and lOim.1/19; 10|m.l/lS; 13Jm.l/19.
Measurements.
Aberfeld}',* Square.
55 Coshieville,* Inn.
8i 3 Fortingal.*
20 I4i Hi Bridge of Balgie.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Im. "Weem Rock. 4im.,
to Comrie Castle. Fortingal ; Oak, Garth Castle. Glen
Lyon ; M'Gregors Leap, Meggernie Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, Weem, & Innerwick.
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21 S STRUAN TO KiNLOCH RANNOCH.
1500 6 MILES 10 MILI
Description. — Class III. A tolerable and undulating
road as far as Trinafour ; thereafter rough and stony till
near Kinloch Rannoch.
Gradients.— At C^m. 1 in 12-15-11-13; 9m. 1 in 12.
Milestones.— Continuaton of those nearKinloch Rannoch.
Measurements. — Struan Station."
6 Trinafour,
123 a Kinloch liannoch,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine view of Strath
Tummel and Schichallion.
21C Kinloch Rannoch to Aberfeldy.
Description. — Class III. A ver^v rough road nearly the
whole way to Whitebridge ; thereafter as Route 197.
Gradients.— From 2Jm. to 4m.linl7-24-12-lG-15-lG.
Milestones. — Measured from Kinloch Rannoch, — correct.
Measurements — Kinloch Rannoch,* Hotel.
9J ^Yhitebridge.
12^ 3s Coshieville.'
18 8 J 5^ Aberfehly,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The road crosses the
shoulder of Schichallion, and fine views are obtained from
the great altitude.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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Glamis to newtyle. 217
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Description,— Class III. A good undulating road.
Measurements. — Glamis.*
GJ Newtyle.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Kinpurney Tower is on
tlie hilltop ahove Xe\\-tyle.
FETTERCAIRN TO STONEHAVEN. 21 S
For continuaiioiij'roiii Cockelti/ to Stonthaven; see Route',
Description. — Class II. A good road.
Milestones.— From Stonehaven County Buildings.
Measurements. — Fettercaim,* Town Hall.
6 (Fordoun.*)
161 ... Stonehaven,* Market Squai-e.
Principal Objects of Interest. — li]m. ruins Kincardine
Castle.
Montrose to Brechin.
219
Description. — Class I. A ver}' fine smooth road.
Milestones. — Measured from Erechiu Town House.
Measurements. — Montrose,* Town House.
8j Brechin,* Town House,
Principal Objects of Interest. — Brechin; see Route 202.
Montrose to fettercairn.
6 MILES
220
Description.— Class II. A good road with easy gradients,
the first 5 miles are very good.
Milestones.— Measured from Montrose, Town House.
Measurements. — Montrose,* Town House.
8 Pert P.O.
12} 41 Fettercairn,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2im. County Asylum.
8fm. Inglismaldie.
160 contour road book of scotland.
221 Dundee to Blairgowrie.
Description. — Class I. Rather rougli till after Lochee
when the road becomes fine and smooth with easy grades
to the summit, then falling rather steeply with a winding
descent — Tullybaccart — to Ashley. Thereafter a fine road,
but with stiff hills on each side of the River Isla.
Gradients.-At lim. Iin25; lO^m, to 12m. 1 in 23-17-15-
18-20-18; 15m. 1 in 25; 16m.lin22.
Milestones,— From Dundee Town Ho. via Scouringburn.
Measurements.
Dundee,* Town House.
2 Lochee,* Station.
5i 3i Muirhcad.*
141 12i 94 Coupar Angus,* Cross.
19 17 135 41 Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow.
Principal Objects of Interest.— lim. Balgay Hill. 3Jm.
Camperdown H use. CoDPAR Angus; Abbey. Blair-
gowrie ; Craighall.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
222 Dundee to Alyth.
Description. — Class II. As above to Muirhead ; there-
after a hilly but easy road of good surface to Meigle, and
fair to Alyth.
Gradients. — Atlim.lin25; 14m.lin25; 15im.lin20.
Milestones.— As Route 221.
Measurements.
Dundee,* Town House.
5J Muirhead.*
Hi 0 Newtj'le,* Crossroads.
13J Si 2i Meigle.*
17i 12 6 3i Alyth,* Market.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Kinpurnie Tower is very
noticeable above Newtjle. Jleigle ; Sculptured Stone.
Alyth ; "Arches," Bamfl House.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and Alyth June. Sta.
223 Dundee to Kirriemuir.
Description.— Class II. A hilly road of fine surface,
rough about the summit, poor down Glen Ogilvie, better
thereafter, but hilly with a nasty dip just before Kirriemuir.
Gradients.— At Jm. 1/24-19-20-18; IJm. 1/16; 2Jm.l/23;
3m.l/15-17; 6^m.l/23-21; 8im.l/15; 9m.l/19; llim.1/21-15;
12^m.l/19; 13m.l/23; 16im.l/20; 16|m.l/12, and 1/11.
Milestones. — From Forfar Cross, and Kirriemuir P.O.
Measurements.
Dundee,* Town House.
6 Todhills.
12 6 (Glamis.*)
161 lOJ 4j Kirriemuir,* Town House.
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fpincipal Objects of Interest.— Sim. Powrie Castle.
Glamis ; Castle. Kiukiemuir; "Thrums."
Hotels OP Inns at places marked*, and at Glamis Station.
224< Dundee to Forfar, &c.
Description. Class I. A hillj' road, but of very good
surface. Care should be taken at the hill at 6Jm. The
"Old" road to Brechin — (Class III.) — is very hilly with
only tolerable surface.
Gradients.— To 61m., as Route 223. 71m.lin24-22. Q^m.
1 in 20-21-24; ll^m.l in 16; IS^m.l in 19. To Brechin mostly
1 in 20, but at 21im. 1 in 15.
Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross, — correct.
Measurements.
Dundee,* Town House.
6 Todhills.
14i 8J Forfar,* Town Hall.
19 13 43 AberlemnoP.O.
25i m 11 6J Brechin,* Town House.
Principal Objects of Interest — 2m. Bleachfields. 3im.
Powrie Castle. 161m. Restenneth Priory. Aberlemno ;
Sculptured Stones. Brechin ; as Route 202.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
22d Dundee to Aberdeen.
Description.— Class I. Except near Dundee this is a
magnificent road with very fine surface throughout. The
undulations are easy to Arbroath ; thence nearly all the
way to Aberdeen the hiUs are longer but weU engineered.
Gradients.— At 25im.l in 23; 27im.lin25; 42|m.lin22;
51m.l in 23-21. The Hills at InverkeUor and Stonehaven
shou.ld be descended carefully.
Milestones.— Measured Northwards from Dundee Town
House, Arbroath Cross, Montrose Town House, and North-
Water Bridge ; Southwards from Aberdeen Cross and
Stonehaven Bridge.
Measurements.
Dundee,* Town House.
8i "Woodhill,* Inn.
163 81 Arbroath,* Town Hall.
22^ 141 51 Inverkeilor.*
29J 211 12f 7 Montrose,* Town House.
42J 34 25i 191 12S Bervie,* Cross.
511 431 m 29i 22i 91 Stonehaven,* Market Square.
66J 681 491 44 37 24f 14i Aberdeen,* Market Street.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Arbroath; Abbey, Caves,
St. Vigean's Church. 24 jm. Lunan Bay and Redcastle.
36|m. Den Finella, Kaim of Mathers. 50m. Dunottar
Castle. 64im. Old Bridge of Dee.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Bourtriebush.
Also at (Lunan Bay), (Johnshaven), and (MuchaUs).
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220 Dundee to Brechin via Aidbar.
Description.— Class III. & II. A hill.y and rather poor
road to Aldbir >Station ; thereafter good surface and easy.
Gradients.— im.1/10-20-22; lSm.1/21-17; 5im.l/19-15-22;
5im.l/20; 7m. 1/17; 7fm. 1/18-22; 8im. 1/21: lOim. 1/18-20;
lUm.1/19; 14:1m. 1/20; 14Jm.l/18; I5ira.l/17; 20im. 1/18.
Thereafter nothing above 1/25.
Milestones. — Measured from outside Dundee ; and from
Brechin Institute.
Measurements.
Dundee,* Town House.
15i Letham.
25^ 10 Brechin,* Town House.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 22Mn. Aidbar Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
227 Blairgowrie to Pitlochry.
Description.— Class II. & III. The surface is good, and
the grades are easy, to Bridge of Cally ; but thereafter it
is very hilly with tolerable surface to Kirkmichael. Thence
to Pitlochry is a very bad road on the higher parts.
Gradients.-At2m.l/25-23; r)3m.l/20; 20im.l/19-I4; 23m.
1/11; 24m. 1/19.
Milestones. — Measured from Dunkeld, — correct.
Measurements.
Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow.
5J Bridge of Cally '' Hotel.
12J 7J Kirkmichael.*
25i 19J 121 Pitlochry,* Fountain.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Ifm. Craighall. 8im.
Blackcraig Castle. Fine view descending to Pitlochry.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, Strathloch, and Moulin.
22S Blairgowrie to Kirriemuir, &c.
Description. — Class III. Steep hills for several miles,
then a fine road to Kirriemuir where there is a sharp dip ;
thereafter a good undulating road to Tannadiee.
Gradients.— J & lim.l in 14; lOJm.l in 20-14 (dangerous) ;
13im.lin24; 14m.linl3; 14Jm.linl0.
Milestones.— Measured from Kirriemuir P.O.
Measurements.
Blairgowrie,* Well Meadow.
{ 5i Alyth,* Market).
14i 10 Kirriemuu-,* Town House.
22i 18 8 Tannadiee * Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2m. Eattray Cas. 7Bm.
Airlie Cas., IJm. to N. Kirriemuir; "Thrums."
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
166 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
220 CoupAR Angus to Dunkeld.
Description. —Class III. This is a cross country road,
fair surface but hilly to Meikleour, good to Dunkeld, but
hilly after Caputh.
Gradients.— im.l in 25; 13im.linl9; 14im.lin25.
Milestones. — Measured from Dunkeld.
Measurements.
Coupar Angus,* Cross.
5 Meikleour.*
lOir 54 Caputh.*
14S 91 41 Dunkeld,* High Street.
Principal Objects of Interest — 4im. The Hedges.
ISfm. Quarries.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
230 Kirriemuir to Glenisla, &c.
Description. — Class III. The road is very hilly but with
fair surface to Glenisla ; thereafter fair to Brewlands Bridge
when the road gradually becomes soft and loose, but im-
proves on joining the Gleushee road.
Gradients.— 3im.l in 22; 4m. 1 in 21; 43m. 1 in 23; 4im.
1 in 20-17; Cim.lin22; 6im.lin20; 11m. 1 in 17; lljm.lin
18; 12m.l in 17-23; 19m.lin25.
Milestones.— To Glenisla, measured from Kirriemuir
P.O., — correct.
Measurements.
Kirriemuir,* Town House.
4 Kingoldrum.
91 55 Dykeud.
13 9 3i Glenisla * Hotel.
191 151 91 6J Lair.
241 201 14i 111 5 Spital of Glenshee* Hotel.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
231 Kirriemuir to Clova, &c.
Description. — Class III. After the very steep hill in
Kirriemuir, the road is level for a short distance ; there-
after is hilly almost the whole way to Clova, though with
very good surface. To Inclimill ; branching off at Dyke-
head, is a very hilly road, with fair surface.
Gradients.— At im.l in 12; 3Jm.linl4; 4Jm.linl5; 7m.
Iinl6; 10im.lin22; 12m.lin20; 14m. 1 in 22.
Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross.
Measurements.
Kirriemuir,* Town House.
5 Dykehead.
14^ 9i Clova.*
lOi 5i Inchmill * Inn (Glenprosen).
Principal Objects of Interest.— 3§m Cortachy Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
igs contour road book of scotland.
232 Forfar to Montrose.
Description. — Class II. A very fair road with only
slight hills, and nearing Montrose almost level.
Gradients. — Nothing above 1 in 25.
Measurements.
Forfar,* Town Hall.
91 Crossgates.
171 8 Montrose,* Tovpn House.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Ifm. Restenneth Priory.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
233 Forfar to Carnoustie.
Description. — Class III. The road has a fair surface, but
is very hilly. Care should be taken at Craichie HUl.
Gradients.— At Im.l in 24-20; 4m.l in 16-12; 4|m.lin24-
16; 9im.linl9; 10Jm.lin22; ll|m.linl6; 12m.linl6.
Measurements.
Forfar,* Town Hall.
4 Craichie.
13j 9i Carnoustie,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. — lOJm. Panmure House.
The Panmure Monument is noticeable on the hilltop.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
234 Arbroath to Brechin.
Description.— Class I. & II. A very fine smooth road to
Friockheira ; thereafter good to Brechin.
Gradients.— 14m. 1 in 24.
Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross and reckoned
on from these after Friockheim.
Measurements.
Arbroath,* Town Hall.
61 Friockheim * Station.
9i 2f Crossgates.
141 71 5J Brechin,* Town House.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 121m. Kinnaird Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
23S Arbroath to Kirriemuir.
Description.— Class I. A magnificent road of very fine
surface, with easy undulations, to Forfar ; thereafter very
good, but with several stiff hills. Care must be taken at
the sharp dip before Kirriemuir.
Gradients.— At 18im. 1 in 19-18; 20|m. 1 in 20 ; 20|m.
1 in 12 and linll.
Milestones.— Measured from Forfar Cross, — correct.
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Measurements.
Arbroath,* Town Hall.
61 Friockheim * Station.
10 31 Aldbar Station.
15J 8f 5i Forfar,* Town Hall.
21 141 11 51 Kirriemuir,* Town House.
Principal Objects of Interest.— SJm. Guthrie Castle.
FOEFAR ; Restenneth Priory. Kirriemuir; "Thrums."
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
23o Brechin to Lochlee.
Description.— Class II. & III. A fine but undulating
road of very good surface to Gannochy Bridge ; thereafter
a hilly road with poor surface, and soft in parts.
Measurements.
Brechin,* Town House.
6 Eilzell,* Hotel.
14i 8i Millden Bridge.
17 11 21 Tarfside.
21i 151 7i 41 Lochlee Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2|m. Battledykes-
Edzell ; Castle. 8im. "St. Andrews Tower." Lochlee;
Queen's Well. Very fine scenery.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
237 Edzell to Banchory.
Description — Class II. & III. A fine undulating road
to Fettercairn ; thereafter poor to Clattering Brig, when
the road becomes precipitously steep, with grass and loose
stones over the Cairn o' Mount to Bridge of Dye. Thence
the road is better, and after Strachan is good.
Gradients.— At 7m.l in 18; 8i to lOJm.l in 9-8-10-14-8-11;
lOi to 12|m.l in 11-12-9-17-9-18-20-14-7; 13m. 1 in 10; 13^m.
1 in 25-7-12; 14m. 1 in 13-15; 15Jm.linl5.
Milestones — Measured from Edzell— v/a "\Miitestone.
Measurements.
Edzell,* Hotel.
4f Fettercairn,* Town House.
18i 14i Strachan.
22 171 3i Banchory,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest — A very dreary road over
Cairn o' Jlount, but very pretty near Bridge of Feugh.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
233 Montrose to Fordoun, &c.
Description.— Class II. & III. The surface of the road
is verj' good to Laurencekirk ; thereafter fair, but hilly ;
rough up Bow Glen, joining Route 237 at Clattering Brig.
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Gradients. — lO^m.l in 14-11.
Milestones. — Measured from INIontrose Town House,—
correct.
Measurements.
Montrose,* Town House.
6 Marykirk,* Cross,
lot 4i Laurencekirk,* Town Hall.
15^ 94 41 Fordoun,* (Auchinblae.*)
231 I7i 131 8i Fettercairn,* via Bow Glen.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 2im. Hillside Asylum.
Bow Glen ; Drumtochty Castle. Fine scenery.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
230 Stonehaven to Banchory.
Description. — Class II. Except about the summit the
road is of good surface, but the long hills are rather trying.
Gradients.— At IJm. Iin22; 2Jm. and 4Jm. 1 in20; 8m.
I in 17; 8im.lin20; 9im.lin23.
Milestones. — Measured from commencement of road in
Stonehaven.
Measurements.
Stonehaven,* Market.
4 J Rickarton P.O.
101 51 Blairdryne.
m HI 51 Banchory,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest.— A dreary road in the
higher parts.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
240 Aberdeen to Banchory, via Durni.
Description. — Class II. The road has a very fine surface
and no hills of any length. It is an undulating and very
easy road.
Gradients.— None of any extent.
Milestones. — Measured from Aberdeen, Market Street ;
but after Balbridie, from Stonehaven.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
71 Mill Inn.*
131 6 Durris.
isl lis 51 Banchory,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 2m. Old Bridge of Dee,
scene of Skirmish. 5m. Hydropathic. 5Jm. Idair's College.
Very pretty scenery, especially at Bridge of Feugh.
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241 Aberdeen to Braemar.
Description.— Class I. The surface at first is rather
lumpy, but after jjassing Culter it speedily improves and
is very fine to Banchory. Thence to Aboyne is more
undulating, but with very fine surface, after which to
Ballater, except a short piece near Cambus o' INIay, is
almost perfect. From Ballater is very steep at first and
rather stiff to Kyleacreich Inn ; thereafter excepting the
short hill into Braemar, the surface is splendid with hardly
a perceptible slope.
Gradients.— At 40im.l in 23; 42Jm.l in 15-20. These are
the only hills above I in 25.
Milestones.— Measured from Aberdeen, Market Street,-
correct to Banchory ; thereafter from Banchorj'.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
71 Peterculter,* P.O.
Ill 31 Drumoak.
18 101 61 Banchory,* P.O.
26 181 141 8 Kincardine O' Neil,* P.O.
30 J 22J 19i m il Aboyne,* Hotel.
35 271 23} 17 9 4J Dinnet,* Station.
41J 34J mh 23} 15} Hi 6} Ballater, * Churct.
52 441 40} 34 26 2U 17 lOi Inver*Inn.
581 501 47 40i 32i 27} 23i 16i 6i Braemar.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Yery fine scenery al-
most the whole way. The Banks of the Dee are well
wooded on both sides. lOim. Drum Castle. 14Jm. Crathes
Castle. 24m. Potarch Bridge. Aboyne ; Aboyne Castle,
Glen Tanner. 37fm. to N., Vat Burn. Ballater; Glen
INIuick, Pananich "Well. 47|m. Abergeldie Castle. 49im.
Balmoral Castle and Crathie Church, 55im. to Invercauld
House. 57Sm. Braemar Castle. Braemar ; Linn of Corrie-
mulzie, Linn o' Dee, Linn of Quoich, Mar Lodge, Lion's
Face.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Bieldside, Bridge
of Canny, Potarch Bridge, and Kyleacreich.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
^42 Aberdeen to Lumphanan.
Description.-Class II. From Aberdeen is lumpy at
first, but the road soon improves, and is very fair, though
undulating, the rest of the way. To Banchory turn off
at 17|m.
Gradients.-All very easy ; at 23im. 1 in 25.
Milestones,— Start from some point Am. west of Market
Street, — correct.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
5J Countesswells.
lOi 41 Garlogie Bridge.
14i 81 4 Wicker * Inn.
(20i 141 10 6 Banchory,* P.O.).
22 J 161 12 8 71 Torphins.*
25i 19i 15 11 101 3 Lumphanan.
Route 269 is joined at 26im.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 15im. Montrose Trench.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
24"3 Aberdeen to Tarland, &c.
Description — Class II. From Aberdeen, the road is
lumpy at first but soon improves, and is very fair to Echt,
when it becomes hilly and the surface degenerates. Near-
ing Tarland it improves, but soon becomes soft and rough,
till it joins the Aberdeen-Braemar road near Cambus o'
May. Thence as Route 241.
Gradients.— At 15m. 1 in 24; 18im. 1 in 25; 19im. 1 in 24;
21Jm.lin2(); 22'fm. to 23im. 1 in 18-21-15-24; 27Am.linl7;
28|m.lin22; 29im.lin25; 31m.linl9.
Milestones.— Measured from a point Jm. West of Market
Street, — correct.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
lOJ Garlogie Bridge.
13 21 Echt.
24? 141 111 Crossroads.*
31i 21 18i 61 Tarland.*
42i 31i 29i I7i lOi Ballater,* Church.
Principal Objects of Interest — 15m. Midmar Castle
36im. "The Vat." Ballater ; as Route 1^41.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
*2u4fAf Aberdeen to Strathdon.
Description. — Class I. to Alford, thereafter Class II.
The road is rough at first through Aberdeen, but soon
improves, and is a very fine undulating highway with
splendid surface to Alford. Thereafter the road is level
with fine surface to Mossat, but then becomes undulating
with several stiff hills to Bellabeg, after which — stUi un-
dulating— it rather degenerates in quality.
Gradients.— At 18|m. 1 in 16; 19 Jm. 1 in 23; 21Jm. 1 in 24;
26Jm.lui25; 36im.l in 15-25; 37im.lin22; 51im.l in 24-25.
Milestones. — Measured backwards from the Old mile-
stones to Skene, thus starting from a point ^m. west of
Market Street, — correct to Bridge of Bucket, where they
follow an older road. After Bellabeg, — correct.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
8} Skene.*
12J 4 Waterton of Echt.*
20J 12 8 Tillyfourie.
25! I7i 13i 5i Alford,* Hotel.
35 26i 22J 14i 91 Kildrummy Inn.*
45 36* 32J 24J 191 10 Strathdon (Bellabeg),
53? 45 41 ;S 211 18j Sj Cockhriilge Inn,* (Corgarff).
Principal Objects of Interest.— 121m. Dnnecht. Alford ;
Scene of Skirmish, 1645. 35Jm. Kildrummj- Castle, ruins.
40jm. Glenbucket Castle, ruins. 44ira. Colquhonnj' Castle.
45im. Mote of luvernochty. The scenery in many parts of
Strathdon is very fine, especially between Glenkindie and
l.onach.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Alford Bridge,
Glenkindie, Colquhonny, and Lonach.
S^S Aberdeen to Elgin.
Description.— Class I. Until AuchmuU is passed the road
is very much cut up with heavy traffic ; thereafter there b
a magnificent surface over the slopes leading to Kintore.
Thence to Pitmachie Inn the road is almost level and in
splendid condition, after which there is the long, steady,
but almost imperceptible ascent of the Foudlaud Hills
with a similar, but slightly steeper descent, to Huntly.
Tc Keith the surface is very good, but the long hills are
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a little trj'ing, though they are not very steep. From
Keith to Fochabers is very similar ; thereafter to Elgin is
a smooth and almost level road. Route 268 — 3m. longer—
is often followed between Pitcaple and Himtly. It runs
close to the Railway and does not rise so high as this route.
Gradients.— At 6|ra.lin23; 33m.lin26; 42im.l in 23-2-5;
43Jra. 1 in 23 ; 49im. 1 in 27-24 ; 50m. 1 in 25 ; 5Gim. 1 in 23-
19-24.
Milestones. — Measured from a point nearly ^ni. from
Market Street, — correct to Colpy, whence a new set wn-
tinues to Huntly. A third set is between lluntly and Keith,
and a fourth between Keith and Fochabers, where those
measured from Elgin Cross are joined.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
2 Woodside.*
9 7 Blackburn * Inn.
13 11 4 Kintore,* Station.
\Ql 144 7h 34 Inverurie,* Square.
281 261 193 151 m Colpy P.O.
39 37 30 26 224 lOi Huntly,* Square.
49f 471 40i 361 33i 203 101 Keith.*
57i 554 484 444 41 2SJ 184 71 Fochabers,* Hotel.
63i 64i 59i .53i 491 374 27i 16f 81 Elgin,* Cross.
Ppincipal Objects of Interest. — Bennachie is very notice-
able about Inverurie. ISim. Battlefield of Harlaw 1411,
toN. 2Um. Pitcaple Castle. Fochabers ; Gordon Castle.
Elgin ; Cathedral.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Auchmull,
4 -mile house, Inveramsay, Pitcaple, Pitmachie, Fife-
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240 Aberdeen to Banff.
Description — Class I. As above to Auchmull ; there-
after to Old Meldrum, a very good and undulating road.
The next section to Turriff is rough till nearing Fyvie,
when the road becomes level with magnificent surface to
Turriff Station, at which care should be taken at the sharp
turn. There is a steep hill up to, and past Turriff, after
which the road is undulating, with splendid surface.
Gradients.— At 244m. 1 in 21; 344 & 35m. 1 in 20; 39im.
1 in 22 and 21.
Milestones.— Measured from Aberdeen, as Route 245, —
correct to Turriff ; thence from Banff Bridge.
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Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Jlarket Street.
2 Wooflskle.*
6i 4i Dyce.
10| 8i 41 New Machar Inn.*
18 16 \\h 7i Old Meldrum,* Square.
26J 241 201 15i 8J Fyvie,* Station.
341 m 28i 23J 161 74 Turriff,* High Street.
4f! 44 m a5i 28 19i 111 Banff,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Fyvie ; Castle. Turriff ;
Cross, Old Church ruins. Banff ; Duff House, Museum,
Castle, Bridge of Alvah.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Blackbog.
247 Aberdeen to Methlick.
Description. — Class II. Lumpy to Bridge of Don ;
tliereafter the road is very fair, but undulating, the last
section being through the grounds of Haddo House.
Gradients.— At 20^m.l in 23.
Milestones. — Measured from a point more than im. from
Market Street, — correct.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
2J Bridge of Don.
8i 61 Whitecairns.
14J 121 6i Pitmedden.
211 191 13i 7i Methlick,* Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2Jm. Brig o' Balgownie
to "W. 19|m. Haddo House.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at (Udny), and
(Tarves).
24S Newburgh to Culsalmond, &c.
Description. ^Class II. A fair cross country road, rather
rough between Pitmedden and Old Meldrum ; thereafter
good surface to beyond Culsalmond, where join Route 245.
Gradients.— At 13m. 1 in 19.
Milestones.— After Old Meldrum, measured from Aber-
deen ; as Route 246.
Measurements.
Newburgh,* Cross.
7 Pitmedden.
12i 51 Old Meldrum,* Square.
23J 161 11 Culsalmond School.
34i 27i 21* m Huntly,* Square.
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2t4f^ Aberdeen to Peterhead, &c.
Description.— Class I. A very undulating road. The
surface is luin|)y for a short distance, but after Bridge of
Don it is very tine till within a few miles of Peterhead, when
it becomes very rough owing to the Granite Quarries traffic.
From Peterhead to Fraserburgh the road is verj' good.
Gradients.— At ITim.l in 25; 25m. 1 in 23.
Milestones. — Measured from Aberdeen suburbs, —correct
to Ellon, where another set is joined continuing to Peter-
head; thereafter from Peterhead,— correct to Lonraay.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
91 Menzie Inn.*
161 7 Ellon,* Square.
201 111 41 Birness, P.O.
30^ 21i 14i 91 Sterling.
331 241 171 13 3i Peterhead,* Town Hall.
43 335 261 22i 12i 9i Crimond.
5U 424 35J 303 21 171 Si Fraserburgh, * Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2im. Brig o' Balgownie.
Fine cliff scenery near Peterhead. 29 jm. Eullers of Buchan.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, (Port Errol), & Rathen.
250 Aberdeen to Fraserburgh.
Description. — Class I. As above to Birness ; thereafter
a magnificent road with splendid surface, but somewhat
rough between Mintlaw and New Leeds.
Gradients. — Nothing above 1 in 25.
Milestones. — Jleasured from Aberdeen suburbs, — correct.
Measurements.
Aberdeen,* Market Street.
161 Ellon,* Square.
30 13S Mintlaw.*
42i 26i 12i Fraserburgh,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— As above to Birness.
Mormond Hill is very prominent after Mintlaw.
Hotels OP Inns where marked *, Mintlaw Sta., & Rathen.
251 Inverurie to Forgue.
Description. — Class II. The surface is fair, but the road
is somewhat hill}- nearing Forgue.
Gradients.- At 10im.liii26.
Milestones.— Measured from Inverurie Square.
Measurements.
Inverurie,* Square.
10 Rothie* Inn.
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232 Stonehaven to Mill Inn.
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Description — e'lass III. ili load has a fair surface
but is very steeji at both ends.
Gradients,-At Im.l in 21-12-14; Oim.l in24-14.
Measurements.— Stonehaven,* JIarket Square.
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soon becomes very steep and soft, imi>roving again after
Abergeldie. Route 241 is the direct road.
Gradients.— At 2m. 1 in IG.
Measurements.— Ballater,* Church.
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81 ii Crathie Chm-ch.
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Principal Objects of Interest.— lim. Knock Castle ruin.
6jm. Abergeldie Castle. S;m. Balmoral Castle.
254 Braemar to Inverey, &c.
Description.— Class III. A fair road, but somewhat hilly.
Gradients.— At 31m. 1 in 20.
Milestones.— Measured from Braemar Bridge, — correct.
Measurements. — Braemar * ; 5m. Inverey.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 3gm. Linn o' Corrie-
mulzie. Z\tci. Mar Lodge. G^m. Limi o' Dee. 8|m. Old
Mar Lodge. lO^m. Linn o' Quoich.
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Gradients.— At l^m. 1 in 19.
Milestones. — Measured from Aberdeen via Blackburn, —
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Inverurie,* Square.
15t 5 Kemnay.*
19J 8} 31 Monymusk Eoadend.
22J 12 J 7i 3s Tillvfourie.
27i 17-J 12i 81 5i" Alford* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest. —Fine views of the valley
of the River Don.
Ellon to Methlick. 2SO
Description.— Class II. A good undulating road.
Measurements.^EUon.*
41 Ythanbank.
8j 3s Methlick,^ Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The banks of the Ythan
are ver}- pretty, es^pecially near Methlick.
Turriff to bogniebrae. 257
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Description.— Class II. The road has a fine surface but
is very hilly. Care must be taken at the turn at Tuiriff
Station.
Gradients.— At Jm. Iin20; 2', m. 1 in 20-24; 4m.lin25;
Dim.linlT; Gm.linlS; 8m.l in 17-11.
Milestones.— Measured from Turriff Station.
Measurements.— Turrilf,* High Street.
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2iSo Peterhead to Elgin.
Description. — Class I. This is a magnificent road witl
v^ry fine surface nearlj' the whole way. It is a little lumpj
after Brucklay Station, near Banff, Portsoy, and Cullen,
but in the other parts the surface is mostly very good;
between Cullen and Fochabers it is not quite so good.
Gradients.— At 27im.lin25; Slm.lin 23-20; 35m.lin 16;
47|m.lin24; 4Sjm.l in 21-19; G0im.lin20.
Milestones. — Measured from Peterhead Church, to New
Pitsligo; thereafter from Banff Town Hall, then from
Banff, High Street, to Fochabers, — correct; thereafter
from Elgin Cross, — correct.
Measurements.
Peterhead.*
Si Mintlaw.*
18i 91 New Pitsligo,* Market.
33J 25 151 Macduff,* Town HaU.
34i 26 161 1 Banff,* Town Hall.
421 33J 24i 8J 7i Portsoy * Church.
481 29J 19J 14i m 51 Cullen,* Town Hall.
60J 513 42i 26S 25i 18 121 Fochabers,* Square.
69i 601 51 351 341 261 2U 81 Elgin,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— lOim. Abbey, 23|m.
Byth House. Banff ; Duff House, Bridge of Alvah.
37im. Asylum. CuLr.EN ; Cullen House. Fochabers ;
Gordon Castle. Elgin ; Cathedral. JIacduff, Banff,
Portsoy, and Cullen, are important centres of the fishing
industry.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Inchgower.
23^ Ellon to Newbyth, &c.
Description.— Class II. This is a fair but hilly road, and
though comparatively level to New Deer is somewhat rough.
Thereafter it is a poor and very hill}' road.
Gradients. — At Im. Iin24; 4|m. Iinl9; logm. Iin21;
15Jm.lin23; ISim.l in 18-16-19; 19m.linl9.
Measurements.
Ellon,* Square.
8 Auchnagatt,* Station.
12i 4i New Deer,* P.O.
191 HI 61 Newbyth,* Square.
3l| 233 191 12i Banff,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine views of the county
after New Deer.
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200 Fraserburgh to Methlick.
Description. — Class II. k III. As far as Strichen the
road is exceptionally fine, Init thereaftfr though of fair sur-
face it is more liilh', the last section being rather poor.
Gradients. -At "l2m. 1 in 18 ; 20 Jm. lin 21 ; 22im. 1 in 24;
22?m.l in 22-19.
IVIilestones. —Measured from Fras rliurgh Cross as far as
Strichen; only odd ones thereafter.
Measurements.
Fraserburgh,* Cross.
81 Strichen,* Town Hall,
lei 7J New Deer,* Inn.
2.3i I4i 6 J Methlick,* Cliurch.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Pleasant road through
agricultural land. Methlick; ILiiMo House.
Hotels or Inns at places marlcud ".
2d Fraserburgh to Turriff.
Description. — Class II. & III. This is a fine but un-
dulating road all the way. The best part of the road is
between Fraserburgh and Newbyth ; thereafter the surface
and gradients are not so favourable. This is the usual road
to BanfiE (25 Jm.), joining Route 258 close to Pitsligo.
Gradients.— Hardly any of note ; except 6m.lin20, and
7im.l in 15. The ascent up to Turriff is 1 in 20.
Milestones. — Measured from Fraserburgh Cross.
Measurements.
Fraserburgh, ' Cruss.
\5h Newbyth, Square.
251 91 Turriff,* High Street.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at (Cuminestown).
202 Fraserburgh to Banff, aid Road.
Description.— A fair road to Aberdour ; thereafter it is
a fearful and almost precipitous road till within a few miles
of Macduff wlien it improves and is of good surface. As a
through road between the two places it is almost never
used — see previous route.
Gradients.— At Tim. lin G; 8Jm.lin9; lOm.linlO; 11m.
lin 11; ll|m. Iin7; lO^m. Iinl6; 15im. linll; thence
mostly lin 20.
Milestones — Measured from Fraserburgh Cross,— correct,
and from Banff Cross — partly correct.
Measurements.
Fraserburgh,* Cross.
71 Aberdour.
YM 51 Protstonhill.
221 14i 9i Banff,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Fine cliff scenery.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at (Gardenstown).
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2G3 Turriff to Mintlaw.
Description.— Class III. Care must be taken at the turn
at Turriff Station. Tliereafter tlie road is splendid to the
fork at 2m., when the road becomes onl}' fair, with some
stiff hills to beyond Old Deer ; where join Route 258.
Gradients.— At 6im.lia22; 7im.linl8; 7Jm.lin25; y|m.
Iin22; llm.lin23; llJm.lin l'J-1617; 14!m.lin22.
Measurements.
Turriff,* High Street.
7 Cuminestown,* P.O.
1.3J 6i New Deer,* Inn.
151 8 J 2 J Maud.*
191 121 6i 3i Old Deer,* Church.
2U Uk 8 5i II Mintlaw.*
Principal Objects of Interest. —Old Deer; Abbey.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Mintlaw Sta.
2C4 Turriff to Keith.
Description. — Class III. As far as Marnoch the surface
is good, but the road is very hilly ; thereafter it is poorer
till joining the Keitli-Banff road, — Route 271.
Gradients.— At Jm.l in 21-19; 2m.lin24-l'J; 6fm.linl7;
7m. 1 in 21; 8im. Iin21; 14^m. Iinl5; 17im. Iin22; 18m.
Iin20; 18im.lin24.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Aberdeen.
Measurements.
Turriff,* High Street.
71 Abcrchirder,* (Foggy lone).
16 8i Rothiemay Crossroads.
231 153 71 Keith.*
Principal Objects of Interest — The road between
Jlamoch and Rothiemay is remarkablj- pretty.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at (Rothiemay).
205 HuNTLY TO Banff.
Description. — Class II. A remarkably good road, with
comparatively eas}- gradients, in splendid condition.
Gradients.— At 5im.l in 24-22; 10Jm.lin21; 13m.lin24-
16im.lin23; 18m.l in 18-17-23; 20m.lin20.
Milestones.— Measured from Banff, High Street, — correct.
Measurements,
Huntly,* Square.
6i Bogniebrae. *
111 5j Aberchirder,* P.O.
205 14i 9J Banff,* Town Hall.
Pplnclpal Objects of Interest. 3im. Lessendnun. 9m.
Kinnairdy Castle. 18|m. Bridge of Alvah. Banff ; Duff
House, Museum, Castle.
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2CO HuiMTLY TO Portsoy.
Description. — Class II. The surface is good till nearing
Glenbarrj", when it becomes rather poor for some miles ;
thence fair to Portsoy.
Gradients.— At 6m. 1 in 25.
Milestones.— At first measured from BaufiE ; after Glen-
barrj', from Portsoy Square.
Measurements.
Huntly,* Square.
61 Rothiemaj' Crossroads.
lOi 31 Glenbarry * Inn.
17^ 11 7f Portsoy,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Knock Hill is very
prominent near Glenbarry.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at (Rothiemay).
207 Huntly to Craigellachie.
Description.— Class III. The surface is very fine for
2im. ; thereafter is poor and ver}' hilly — very bad at the
summit — until near Dufftown, thence good to Craigellachie.
There is a more direct road — Ifm. shorter — to Milltown
by Cairnford Bridge. It has one slight hill.
Gradients.— At Sim. 1/24; 9m. 1/17-23; lOi toll Jm. 1/17-
23-12-19; 12im. 1/13-15 ; 15m. 1/16; 17m. 1/19 ; 18m. 1/22.
Measurements.
Huntly,* Square.
8i Market Inn.*
15 1 7 Dufftown,* Tower.
191 Hi 45 Craigellachie.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Rather pretty up the
banks of the Deveroii. 16m. Balvenie Castle, ruin.
20o Huntly to Inverurie.
Description. — Class II. The road has a good surface,
but is undulating as far as Kenuethmont ; thereafter
the gradients are almost imperceptible, and the surface is
extremely good. Route 245 is more direct, but this has
the advantage of a much easier climb.
Milestones. — At first measured from Aberdeen via
^foj-d, — correct ; after Insch — continuation of those from
Aberdeen.
Measurements.
Huntly,* Square.
5i Gartly,* Station.
8 2| Kennethmont.
141 9J 61 Insch,* Station.
201 15i 121 61 Pitcaple.*
25j 20i ni Hi 4i Inverurie,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Rather mouotouous
scenery between Gartly and Insch.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
196 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
20^ HUNTLY TO ABOYNE.
Description. — Class II. The road is undulating, with a
very good surface to Gartly, after which it becomes hilly
— with several stiff pulls — and has rather poor surface.
Between Mossat Toll and Alford Bridge it is almost level,
with fine surface ; thereafter the surface degenerates con-
siderably, and is very rough on the hills on both sides of
Crossroads. After Roadside the surface is very good.
Gradients,— 6m. 1 in 23-21 ; 9im. 1 in 19 ; 11m. 1 in 19 ;
21|m. lin 25; 30im. 1 in 12.
Milestones.— Continuation of those to Alford, from
Aberdeen.
Measurements.
Huntly,* Square.
5i Gartly,* Station.
9 33 Rhynie.
12J 7s 33 Lumsilen.
201 15J 111 1h Alford Bridge.*
28i 23i 19J 151 8i Crossroads.*
37 31i 28 244 161 8J Aboyne,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 11m. Craig Castle. Al-
ford ; Scene of Skirmish. 27m. Craigievar Castle. 31im.
Peel bog. Pretty scenery near Alford.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at (Alford).
270 Keith to Cullen.
Description. —Class II. The surface is very good as far
as Grange Crossroads ; thereafter for some miles it is rather
poor, till nearing Cullen, when it becomes better.
Gradients.— At 3m.lin21; ISm.lin 20-19.
Milestones. — Measured from Cullen Square, — correct.
Measurements.
Keith.*
4 J Crossroads.*
9 4} Deskford P.O.
13 8 J 4 Cullen,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Rather tame scenery
at first. Cullen ; Cullen House.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
271 Keith to Banff.
Description. — Class II. The road has a very good surface
to beyond Grange, but becomes slightly rough and hiUy
till near Cornhill, when the surface improves, and is very
good nearing Banff.
Gradients.— At 20m. 1 in 16.
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Keith.*
9 Glenbarry Inn.'
\\l 2S Cornhill,* Inn.
20i Hi 81 Banff,* Town Hall.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Knock Hill is very
prominent near Glenbarry. 17|m. Asylum. Banff ;
Castle, Museum, Duff House, Bridge of Alvah.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
272 Keith to Glenlivat.
Description. — Class III. The road is fair, but very hilly
to Dufftown ; thereafter it gradually degenerates, and near
the summit is very poor and soft.
Gradients.— At GJm. 1 in 20-19 ; 9Jm. 1 in 20-18; lOJm.
I in 10-22-17; 12im.lin24; 13m.linl7; 14im.lin23; 16m.
Iin24; 16§m.lin20; ISJm.linlo.
Milestones. — Measured from Fife-Keith Square ; after
Dufftown, from the Tower at that place.
Measurements.
Keith.*
lOl Dufftown,* Tower.
191 8J Craighead Inn.*
211 101 2i Achbreck (Glenlivat).
Principal Objects of Interest.— Rather pretty scenery
near Drummiiir, and in Glen Rinnies. Dufftown ;
Bahanie Castle, Auchindoun Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Drummuir.
273 Grantown to Aberlour.
Description. — Class III. The road is comparatively level
and has a fair surface to Dalvey ; thereafter hilly and
poor to Dalnashaugh. From this point the road is fii'mer
but hilly, with a long steep descent to Aberlour.
Gradients.-At 13m. 1 in 21-19; 13Jm. 1 in 16-15 ; IGJm.
1 in 24-21; 17im.lin22; 20im.linl9; 21Jm.linl7.
Milestones. — Measured from Bridge of Avon, south-
wards,— correct.
Measurements.
Grantown.*
43 Cromdale,* Inn.
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14 91 31 Dalnashaugh Inn.*
211 17f Hi 71 Aberlour,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Very fine scenery in
the Spey valley and at Dalnashaxigh. The scenery at
Craigellachie Bridge is also very fine.
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274* Grantown to Aviemore.
Description. — Class II, A fine road with good surface
and easy gradients the whole way. It is, however, some-
what rough for a few miles after Dulnan Bridge.
Gradients. — Nothing above 1 in 25.
Milestones. — Measured from Grantown Square,— correct
to Kinveachy ; thereafter from Inverness.
Measurements.
Grantown,* Square.
3J Dulnan Bridge.
11 7^ Kinveachy.
15 llj 4 Aviemore * Station.
Ppincipal Objects of Interest.— Dulnau Bridge ; Muck-
rach Castle. The Spey valley is finely wooded. Fine
views of the Cairngorm range of mountains.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at (Boat of
Garten).
275 Grantown to Aviemore via Nethybridge.
Description. — Class III. A fair road at first but some-
what hilly ; after Nethybridge rather soft in parts.
Gradients.— At l|m.lin22; 13im.linl6.
Measurements.
Grantown,* Square.
II Grantown (Spey Bridge) Station.
54 ih Nethybridge * Hotel.
15! Ill 9S Coylumbridge.
171 16i 111 M Aviemore * Station.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Fine woods near Nethy
Bridge. Aviemore ; Rothiemurchus Forest, and Loch-
an-eilan.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
27G Kingussie to Aviemore via peshiebrvJge.
Description.— Class III. The surface of the road is
rather poor, and there are several rather dangerous hills,
notably at Tromie and Feshie bridges.
Gradients.— No information obtainable. The steepest is
1 in 12, the others are about 1 in 15.
Measurements.
Kingussie,* Court House.
2| Tromie Bridge.
81 51 Feshiebridge.
15J 121 6i Aviemore * Station.
Ppinelpal Objects of Interest.— Um. Ruthven Barracks,
ruin. 13m. Loch-an-eilan to E., and Rothiemurchus
Forest. The road passes through very pretty scenery.
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277 Fochabers to Knockando.
Description.— Class III. The surface is very fine to
Mosstodloch where the road becomes undulating, but with
good surface to Rothes. After Dandaleith the road be-
comes very hilly, with rather poor surface.
Gradients — At 8m.linl8; 12m.l in 15-14; ]2]m.lin21;
14im.l-;n25; 162m.lin24; 19m.lin25; 19Jm.linl5.
Measurements.
Fochabers,* Hotel.
6 Orton Station.
91 3J Rothes * Square.
12 6 2i Dandaleith Station.
16J lOJ 61 4i Archiestown.
191 131 91 71 3h Knockando,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest — This is a pretty road
up the left l)ank of the Spey ; after Dandaleith it is high
above the river.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at (Craigellachie).
273 Ballindalloch to Tomintoul.
Description.— Class II. The road is fair at first, but
there are some rather stiff hills in the first few miles.
Thereafter the road is rather soft past Achbreck on to
Tomnavoulin, where the long ascent begins ; thence to
Tomintoul is fair, sometimes rather rough.
Gradients.— At IJm.l in 16-15; 4im.linl9; Sim.l in 21;
9im.lin22; 10m.lin20; lljm.l in 19; 14Jm.lin24.
Milestones.— Measured from Ballindalloch Station, —
correct.
Measurements.
Ballindalloch Station.
If Dalnashaugh Inn.*
5 31 Downan.
71 51 21 Achbreck.
lOi % 51 31 Knockandhu,* P.O.
15i 133 m 8J 41 Tomintoul,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— IJm. Ballindalloch
Castle. 5Jm. Drumin Castle. Glenlivet Distillery.
Pleasant road up the valley, but dreary on the higher
parts.
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road as far as Blulben ; thereafter hilly, with a steep
descent to Craigellachie.
Gradients.— At 8im. 1 in 25; 9im. 1 in 16; 9Jm. 1 in 17 ;
li::n. Iinl4.
Ileasurements — Keith.*
5i Jilulben,
Hi C| Craigellachie.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine scenery approaching
Craigellachie.
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Description. — Class II. A
the way.
Milestones — Measured from Grantown, after Dulnan
Bridge from Carrbridge.
Measurements — Grantown,* Square.
3J Dulnan Bridge.
7s 4i Duthil.
93 6 J 2i Carrbridge,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The road is very pretFy
between Dulnan Bridge and Carrbridge.
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Description. — Class II. A very good undulating road.
Measurements.— Elgin * Cross.
3j Lhanbryd.
8^ 5 Garmouth.*
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CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Elgin to Dallas.
5 MILES
282
10 MILES
Description.— Class III. _V fnir irulu'uuiui; road.
Gradients.-At 5m. 1 in 18-22; 10m. 1 iu 21.
Measurements.— EJgm,* Cross.
7i Kellas.
lOS 3^ Dallas, P.O.
Elgen to Burghead. 233
Description.— Class II. A very good road.
Gradients.— At lJm.lin24.'
Milestones. — Measured from Elgin Cross, — correct.
Measurements.— Elgin,* Cross.
85 Eurgliead,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. -Eurgliead ; Roman Camp,
Forres to Burghead. 2S4<
Description.— Class III. A good undulating road.
Milestones.— Measured from Forres Court House.
Measurements — Forres,* Court House.
21 Kinloss.
9i 7 Burghead,* P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest — fm.. Sweno's Stouc.
NAIRN TO FORTROSE. 2SS
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Description — Class II. A fine, smooth, and level road.
Ferry at Fort George (Im.).
Milestones — :Measured from Xairn Cross,— correct.
Measurements.— Xairn,* Cross.
SJ Fort George.*
11 J 2 J Fortrose,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fort George ; Old Fort.
Fortrose ; Cathedral.
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28€ Elgin to Keith via Muiben.
Description. — Class II. Very good surface for several
miles, then a fair undulating road to Orton. After the
very steep hill past Boat of Brig, the road is good with
slight undulations.
Gradients. -At 5m.lin22; lOJm.l in 13-16-14-16.
Milestones.— INIeasured from Elgin Cross, and from
Aberdeen.
Measurements.
Elgin,* Cross.
9i Orton Station.
12^ 31 Muiben, P.O.
ISi 9 51 Keith.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— Very pretty scenery in
the Spey Valley.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
2S7 Elgin to Aberlour.
Description. — Class II. A fine undulating road to
Rothes ; thereafter level to Craigellachie, after which there
is a short hill ; thence level and very good to Aberlour.
Gradients.— At Im. Iin25; 4im. 1 in 21-23; Sim. 1 in 21;
9^m.l in 20-24; ISim.linlS.
Milestones.— Measured from Elgin Cross,— correct.
Measurements.
Elgin,* Ci'oss.
10 Rothes,* Square.
123 2i Craigellachie,* P.O.
Hi a 2 Aberlour,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Very pretty scenery at
Craigellachie.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
2S8 Elgin to Forres via piuscarden.
Description. — Class III. A fair undulating road to
Piuscarden, then very steep ; after Cantsford it is com-
paratively easy.
Gradients.— At 7im.lin 20-17-22; Sim.linlS; 9im.lin21;
10m.linl6; 12im. in20.
Measurements.
Elgin,* Cross.
6i Piuscarden.
15i 8 J Forres,* Court House.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 6im. Piuscarden Abbey,
ruins. 12Jm. Blervie Castle. FoKEES ; Nelson Monu-
ment, Sweno's Stone.
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2S^ Forres to Dalnashaugh.
Description. — Class III. The road has a fair surface to
Dallas, but there are some stiff hills ; thereafter rather
poor surface and steep hills. After Knockando the surface
is better, but the road is undulating. Ferry across the
River Spey at Blacksboat.
Gradients.— At 3m. Iin20; 6im. Iinl7; 8|m. Iinl9;
lO^m. Iinl5; 12im. Iin21; IS^m. Iinl5; ISfm. Iinl7;
18|m.linl7; 19im.linll.
Measurements.
Forres,* Court House.
8 Dallas, P.O.
15i 1h Knockando, P.O.
19 11 3^ Blacksboat.
213 133 61 23 Dalnashaugh Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest — 2Jm. Blervie Castle,
rjm. Tor Castle. Moorland on the higher parts.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Rafford.
2<00 Forres to Grantown.
Description.— Class II. This is a fine road with very
steady and comparatively easj' gradients. The surface is
very fine to Dunphail, then becomes rather poorer, with
loose stones past Dava till nearing Grantown, when it be-
comes very fine.
Gradients. -At 6Jm.lin23; 8Jm.lin24; 83m.linl9; 10m.
Iin25; 14Jm.linl4; 20Jm.linl3.
Milestones. — Measured from Grantown Square, — incor-
rect between Dunphail and Dava.
Measurements.
Forres,* Court House.
71 Dunphail Station.
14 J 63 Dava Inn.*
213 14i 71 Grantown,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Nelson Monument above
Forres. Remarkably fine road through Altyre Woods.
6m. Randolph's leap to W. Dava ; Loch-an-dorb to "W.
Very dreary moorland after Dava. Grantown ; Castle
Grant.
Hotels or Inns at places marked ».
201 Forres to Duthil.
Description. — Class III. The first 6 miles of the Gran-
town road are very good ; thereafter to Ferness is fair but
hUly, after which the road becomes very bad with loose
stones, and is in a dreadful state till quite near Duthil.
This last part is almost disused.
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Gradients.-At 6im.liu 16-20-15; 7m.lin23; 7|m.lin20;
15in.l in 14-23-20; 18im.linl9; 20im.liu21; 22im.linl5;
24m.lin24.
Milestones.— To Ferness, measured from Grantown ;
thereafter from Nairn (Route 292).
Measurements.
Forres,* Court House.
71 Relugas.
11 3i Ferness, Crossroads.
25 17i 14 Dutliil.
Ppincipal Objects of Interest.— Very pretty near Relugas,
dreary moorland after Burnside.
2^2 Nairn to Dava.
Description — Class III. The surface is good for the
first eight miles ; when the road descends steeply to
Ferness Bridge with a corresponding ascent ; easier there-
after, but with poor surface.
Gradients.— At QJm. 1 in 23-16; 10m. 1 in 14-25; ISJm.
1 in 20.
Milestones. — Measured from Nairn County Buildings ;
after Ferness, from Grantown Square.
Measurements.
Nairn,* Cross.
5 Littlemill.
lOi 5i Ferness, Crossroads.
15J lOJ 51 Dava.
23i 18i 13 71 Grantown,* Square.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Very fine scenery at
Ferness Bridge ; very drearj- thereafter.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *.
2^3 Nairn to Daviot.
Description — Class III. As far as Cawdor the road is
of good surface, with easj- undulations ; thereafter it is
rather poor, with a stiff hill past Galcantrj-.
Gradients.-At !)m. 1 in 25-13; 12m. 1 in 22. There are
short hills of lin24.
Milestones.— Measured from Nairn, Straths Monument,—
correct to Cawdor.
Measurements.
Nairn,* Cross.
51 Cawdor,* Bridge.
161 11 Craggie Inn.*
Ylh 12i n Daviot Church.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 4m. Brackia Distillery.
Cawdor ; Castle. 7im. Kilravock Castle.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *.
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204 Inverness to Elgin.
Description. — Class I. Tiie road is rather lumpy at
first, but after Culloden Station the surface improves, and
is exceptionally fine to Nairn. Thence to Forres is very
good, after which the road becomes more undulating, with
a slight hill before Elgin.
Gradients.— At 36im. 1 in 24.
Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs and Nairn
Cross, — correct to Forres. Thereafter from Elgin Cross, —
correct.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
91 Lower Crossroads [to Fort George Station).
151 6 Nairn,* Cross.
ISJ 81 21 Auldearn P.O.
26i 161 101 8 Forres,* Court House.
321 221 163 14i 6i Alves.
38 2Si 22i 19i Hi 51 Elgin,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Culloden Station is some
miles from the Battlefield. Auldearn ; Battle, 1645. 22Jm.
Brodie Castle, Damaway Castle. Forres ; Sweno's Stone.
The Nelson Monument is very prominent on the hilltop.
Elgin ; Cathedral.
Hotels or Inns at places marked '
20S Inverness to Nairn «ta cuUodtn.
Description. — Class III. The first few miles of the
Perth road are very good ; thereafter it is steep and with
poor surface to Culloden Cairn, when it improves and
continues of fair surface to Nairn.
Gradients.— At 2Jm.linl8; 35m.linl6.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
5J Culloden Cairn.
12 6i Clephanton.
18 12i 6 Nairn,* Cross.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Culloden ; Battlefield,
1746. 6im. Cumberland Stone. Him. Kiiravock Castle.
200 Inverness to Kingussie.
Description. — Class II. The road is slightly rough at
first but improves near Culcabock, and though the hills
are long and verj' stiff, the surface is particularly good.
The road is undulating with good surface past Moy, but
after Freeburn Inn, becomes rather poor till nearing Carr-
bridge when it improves. Thence to Aviemore the road is
214 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
very good, after which it is undulating with fair surface to
Kingussie. This road is peculiarly liable to change accord-
ing to the season. The direct but steep road Inverness to
Culcabock is im. shorter.
Gradients.— At 3m. mostly 1 in 16; 6Jm.l in 23-20. 75m.
1 in 25-13; 9m. 1 in 21-18; 19|m.lin24; 24m. 1 in 23-16; 27Jm.
linlS; 32im.linl8; 38Sm.lin22.
Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs, — correct.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
71 Craggie Inn.*
lit 4J Moy,* Inn.
151 8 3 J Freeburn Inn.«
241 171 134 91 Carrbridge,* Hotel.
32 241 201 161 7i Aviemore Station.
341 27 221 19 91 2| Lynwilg Inn.*
44 361 321 281 19i 12 91 Kingussie,* Court House.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2Jm. Culloden to E.
Fine scenery in the valleys of the Rivers Nairn and Find-
horn into which the road dips. Carrbridge ; Old Bridge.
Very picturesque scenery. Aviemore ; Rothiemurchus
Forest and Loch-an-eilan. 35m. Kinrara. 41|m. Belleville
House. Kingussie ; Ruthveu Barracks.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
207 Craggie Inn to Inverfarigaiq.
Description.— Class II. This is a well made road with
easy gradients, but the surface is only fair to FUchity Inn ;
thereafter it is very rough and stony.
Gradients — At 12}m. Iin20; 13im.lin23; 14m. 1 in 21;
18m. 1 in 20-16-20-25-11.
Milestones — Continuation of those from luyemess, —
correct.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
... Craggie Inn.*
151 8i Flichity Inn.*
223 16i 1i Errogie Inn.*
271 21 12i 41 Foyers Hotel.*
m 211 13i 51 3 Foyers Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The scenery up Strath
Nairn is very fine.
Hotels or Inns at places marked}*.
203 Inverness to Fort Augustus.
Description. — Class II. & III. At first the road has a
good surface, but there are several slight hills to Dores.
Thence along the shores of Loch Ness is undulating with
fair surface to Inverfarigaig, when the road — leaving the
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Loch — rises rather steeply to Foyers Hotel. Thereafter the
road gets worse and worse, and after Whitebridge is a loose
mass of stones, with very steep hills, the descent to Fort
Augustus being almost precipitous at several points. At
times the surface from Whitebridge to Fort Augustus is
little better than a watercourse.
Gradients.— At 3Jm.lin23; 6}m.l in 15-25; IBim.linll;
16Jm.linl7; 17m.linll-24. At 19m. is linS; 20m.linl0.
After Whitebridge the grades average about 1 in 20; but
are 1 Ln 13 at 25jm., and 1 in 10 at 27m. The descent begins
with 1 in 15-13, and is lin7 at 29im. and Slim., the rest
being on an average about 1 in 11. These hills are of course
highly dangerous.
Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs, — correct
to Foyers; thereafter from Fort Augustus, ^correct.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
8 Dores,* Inn.
181 101 Foyers Hotel.*
23i 15i 4J Whitebridge Inn.*
321 241 14 9i Fort Augustus.*
Ppincipal Objects of Interest.— 2Jm. Ness Castle. 19m.
Fall of Foyers. The scenery about Fo^-ers is very fine,
and magnificent views are obtained of "Glen More."
Hotels OP Inns at places marked*.
2i^O Dores to Whitebridqe.
Description.— Class III. This is a fearful road with very
bad surface the whole way — stony at first, soft afterwards —
the fine scenery is the only attraction.
Gradients.— At Im.l in 13-9-26-15; 2Jm.lin25.
Milestones. — After Torn ess, measured from Inverness via
ISssich ; afterwards from Errogie Inn.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
8 Dores,* Inn.
14 6 Torn ess.
17i 9J 31 Errogie Ijin.»
241 16S 101 (ij Whitebridge Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest The road passes through
very grand scenery.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *.
300 Enverness to Fort William.
Description.- Class II. A very undulating road with
a number of rather abrupt turns. The road is undulating,
but with comparatively easy hUls at first, and has a fine
surface as far as Drumnadrochit, when the hUls become
steeper and the road has a poorer surface. After Fort
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beyond Letterfinlay. After Spean Bridge the surface is
very good, and the grades are easy. There is a more
direct road (Class III.), Im- shorter between Fort Augustus
and Letterfinlay, along the east side of Loch Oich ; it is
soft and hill}'.
Gradients.-At 2im.l/23; 35m.l/24; lOJm.1/24; 12ini.
1/22; 16jm.l/20; 17im. 1/20; ISim. 1/22; 19m. 1/13; 19Jm.
1/1.5; 19im.l/21-10; 25^m.l/19; 26im.l/23; 31^m.l/16; 32m.
1/22; 33|m.l/20; 38im.l/17; 39im.l/25; 49im.l/14-23; 50m,
1/19-25; 31|m.l/25; 55.!m. 1/20-24.
Milestones. — Measured from Invermorriston Inn, north-
wards, and southwards to Invergarry ; thereafter north
and south from Spean Bridge, — correct.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
61 Lochend Inn.*
14J 71 Drumnadrochit Hotel.*
121 Invermorriston Inn.*
191 61 Fort Augustus.*
261 131 7 Invergarry Hotel.*
42 29i 22f 151 Spean Bridge.*
51 i- 38! 32i 25J 9* Fort William,* Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Im. Tomnahurich Ceme-
tery. 5|m. Dochfour. 6|m. Lochend Castle. 16}m. Castle
Urquhart. 22m. Ruskich Inn ; Ferry to Foyers. Fort
Augustus ; Monaster}-. 64m. Inverlochy Castle. Fort
William ; Fort (ruins), Ben Nevis, and Glon Nevis. The
Caledonian Canal is crossed at lim., 33im., 3Sjm., & 43im.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Ruskich, and
Letterfinlay.
301 Invermorriston to Clunie Inn.
Description. — Class III. The road is well engineered
and has very easy gradients, but it is in rather poor
condition.
Gradients. — Nothing above 1 in 25 worth noticing.
Milestones. — Measured from Invermorriston Inn in
Inverness-shire ; in Ross-shire probably from Glenelg.
Measurements.
Invermorriston Inn.*
8i Torgoylc Inn.*
24i 16 Clunie Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Glen Morriston is finely
wooded at first— rather bleak afterwards.
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302 Inverness to Dornoch.
Description. — Class I. & II. The roud lias a very fine
surface almost the whole way to Bonar Bridge, and is
generally in very fine condition. There are slight risci
after Bogroy, near Evanton, before Tain, and after
Edderton, but these are very slight. After Bonar Bridge
the road is rather hilly, but the surface is fair. By cross-
ing at the Meikle Ferry at 48im., the distance between
Tain and Dornoch is reduced to 9im.
Gradients.— At 13im.lin2o; C5m. Iin20; 65im. Iinl9;
66im. linlS; G63ra. Iin20; 67Jm. Iin24; 68im. Iin23;
69im.linl8.
Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs to Beaulj
—correct ; then from Beauly Hotel. In Rosshire, at first,
from Dingwall, Old Court House ; they then become
variable, but latterly are from Tain, County Buildings.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
12J Beauly,* Hotel.
15i 3 Muir of Ord'P.O.
I8f 6i Conon,*P.O.
21i 81 2i Dingwall,* Old Court House.
31i 18f 12i lOi Alness* r.O.
341 22i 16i 134 Invergordon*P.O.
461 33i 27i 251 111 Tain,* County Buildings.
611 4S| 42} 40i 26§ 15 Bonar Bridge.*
71 58i 52g m 3(;i 24f 91 Clashmore Inn.*
741 6H 55J 53i 39i 28 13 31 Dornoch,* Co. Builds.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Im. Caledonian Canal.
Bkadly ; Priory, Kilmorack Falls. 25m. Fowlis Castle.
Evanton ; Glen Glass. Invergordon ; Castle. Sy^m. Tarbat
Ho. 40|m. Balnagown Cas. Dornoch; Cathedral, Castle.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Bogroy, Mary-
burgh, Evanton, Kildary, and Ardgay.
303 Beauly to Invercannich, &c.
Description. — Class II. The road is somewhat hilly at
first, but has a fair surface ; it then becomes more level but
is apt to be soft. The last section is rather poor.
Gradients.— Um.ll in 23; 4m. 1 in 22-13; 5m.lin25; 5im.
1 in 19-20.
Milestones. — Measured from Inverness suburbs,— correct.
Measurements.
Beaulv,* Hotel.
lOi Struy,* Hotel.
l7f 7i Invercannich Hotel.*
20 9i 2§ Tomich.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2im. Kilmorack Falls.
5Jm. Druim Falls. Very fine scenery in Strath Glass.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Wellhouse.
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304 Inverness to Invergordon.
Description. — Class II. Good surface to Kessock Ferry
(|m.), thence the road is very good to Munlochj', after
which it becomes poor and hilly. Ferry to Invergordon
(|m.). The road more usually followed is by Fortrose ;
see Route 305.
Gradients.— At 3|m. 1 in 25; 9m. 1 in 19-15; lOJm. 1 in 22-
12-17; 14Jm.linl7; 15m. 1 in 22.
Milestones. — Measured from Dingwall.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
6J Munlochy.
181 12 Invergordon,* Tower.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Kessock.
SOS Inverness to Cromarty.
Description. — Class II. Good surface to Kessock Ferry
(fm.), thence the road is very fine, but slightly hiUy to
Avoch, where it becomes almost level. After Eosemarkie
the surface is scarcely so good, and there are several stiff
hills. A branch to Invergordon strikes off at 14|m., and is
more generally used than Route 301.
Gradients.— At 3im. 1 in 25. To Invergordon at 15Jm.
Iinl7; mm.linl4.
Milestones. — Measured from Dingwall.
Measurements.
Inverness,* Town Hall.
2 North Kessock.*
6! 4} Munlochy P.O.
12i lOi 5i Fortrose,* Cross.
22 20 15 J 91 Cromarty,* Pier ; or,
22 20 15i 91 Invergordon,* Tower.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Fortrose : Cathedral.
Cromarty : "The Soutars," Cromarty House, Hugh Miller's
Monument.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
300 Conon to Cromarty.
Description. — Class III. The road has a good surface
at first, but is hilly till past Balblair, when it becomes
almost level with good surface.
Gradients.— At Gim. 1 in 22-17.
Measurements.
Couon* P.O.
8i Drumcudden lun.*
12J 4i Baluiair Inn.*
15 6i 24 Jemimaville.
191 11 Si 4} Cromarty,* Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Cromarty ; as Route 305.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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Inverness to Fort George.
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Descrlption.-Class II. Tlie road is rather lumpy at
first, but improves after CuUoden Station.
Milestones.— :Measured from Inverness suburbs, — correct.
Measurements.— Inverness,* Town Hall.
3} C'ulloden Station.
K)| 7J Campbelltown.
12i 8} 1^ Fort George.*
Principal Objects of Interest.— CuUoden Battlefield lies
nearly 3 miles to tlie soutli of the station. C^m. Castle
Stuaft. Fort George ; Old Fort.
oOo Drumnadrochit to Invercannich.
Description.-CIass III. As far as Glenurquhart the
surface is good ; but tliereafter it is hilly and soft, with
a dangerous descent to Strath Glass.
Gradients.— At O.^m. 1 in 13; lO^m. to ll^m. 1 in 21-13-
D-23-19 (dangerous).
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Inverness.
BTeasurcments.— Drumnadrochit Hotel.*
6 J Cilenurquhart P.O.
\1\ G Invercannich Hotel.*
30^ Invercannich to Affrick Lodge.
Description.— Chiss III. A fair undulating road for
two miles, tlien a soft bad road most of the way.
Gradients.— At ?m. 1 in 12.
Measurements.— Invercannich Hotel.*
12J Affrick Lodge.
Principal Objects of Interest.— 2Jm. Chisholm's Pass.
4im. Dog Falls. p]xquisite scenery in Glen Affrick.
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Kcssock to laci i tu v< ; ■; sAou n Oil Route SO!t.
Description . — Class II. This road has a splendid surface.
Ferry at Kessock (Jm.).
Gradients — At SJ-m.! in 21-25-19-16-20; 4im.linlG.
Milestones.— Measured from Dingwall.
Measurements.— Dingwall ,* Old Court House.
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13} 2 Inverness,* Town Hall.
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Milestones. — Continuation of those on Invergordon Road.
Measurements — Tain,* County Buildings.
41 Nigg Station.
Ill 7 Cromarty,* Tier.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Ckomarty ; as Eoute 305.
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Tain to Tarbat Ness.
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Description.— Class II. A fine smooth road.
Milestones — At first from Tain, County Buildings.
Measurements — Tain,* County Buildings.
91 Portmahomack,* Inn.
12} 3a Tarbat Ness Lighthouse.
313
Tain to Dornoch, &c.
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Thejh-ft 5 miles are shown on Route S17.
Description,— Class II. To IMeikle Ferry, as Route 317 ;
thereafter a fine road to Dornoch. The continuation past
Little Ferry is in poor condition. Little Ferry (im.).
Measurements.— Tain,* County Buildings.
9i Dornoch,* County Buildings,
irj 75 Golspie,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Dornoch ; as Route
302. Golspie ; as Route 333.
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31 4 Struy to Monar Lodge.
Desepiption — Class III. This is not a good road. The
siirface is fair at first, but soon becomes soft and bad, and
at several points is very loose.
Gradients.— At 13}m.linl7; is the only hill of note.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Inverness.
Measurements.
Struy Hotel.*
14J Monar Lodge.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The scenery up this
valley amply repays the tourist, but can hardly be con-
sidered equal to Strath Affric.
31 S MuiR OF Ord to Strath Conon.
Description. — Class III. The road has a good surface
as far as Clachuile Inn ; but thereafter is slightly hilly,
and with several rough parts. The driving road continues
as far as Scardroy, 23|m. from Muir of Ord.
Gradients.— At 4m.lLn25; lOim.l in 16-19.
Milestones.— Measured from Muir of Ord Post OflSce,
correct.
Measurements.
Muir of Ord,* P.O.
5i Clachuile Inn.*
15i lOi Strathconon Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest — -The scenery in Strath
Conon is pretty, but at first there is little noteworthy.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at MUton.
31 0 Alness to Bonar Bridge.
Description.— Class II. The road rises with a stiff
gradient at first, with fair surface, and then is a long and
steady ascent. After Sittenham the surface degenerates
and is very poor past Aultnamaiu, with a rough and steep
descent to Fearn Lodge. Thereafter the road is very good
to Bonar Bridge.
Gradients.— At Im. 1 in 17-19. From 12m. to 13Jm. the
ruling gradient is 1 in 17; at 12 Jm. 1 in 13.
Milestones.— Measured from Bonar Bridge, — correct.
Measurements.
Alness P.O.
9i AultnamaLn Inn.*
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Principal Objects of Interest.— After Sittenham a very
monotonous road. 3m. Ardross Castle to W.
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Description. — Class II. Leaving the Bonar Bridge road
at 2im., it is a rough track down to the Meikle Ferry pier,
where ferry across (fm.). Thence the road has a very fine
surface, but is somewhat hilly between Evelix and the
Mound, and between Brora and Helmsdale. From Helms-
dale to Latheron over "the Ord" is most trying, and with
some particularly dangerous hills, on which the surface is
rough, but the more level parts are decidedly good. After
Latheron the surface is very good.
Gradients.— At lOfm. 1 in 20; 13m. 1 in 25; 20m. 1 in 23;
28Jm.l in 18-23; SOJm.l in 20; 34im. 1 in 21. The ascent of
the Ord has varying grades, and is 1 in 14 at 37im.; and
linl5 at 38m.; and 1 in 16 at 39Jm. Berriedale HiU S.
side 1 in 10-9-12; N. side 1 in 12. Dunbeath S.l in 14-17; N.
1 in 17-19. Latheronwheel S. 1 in 18; N,linl7. These hills
are highly dangerous, — those at Berriedale and Dunbeath
having most dangerous turns.
Milestones.— At first from Tain, County Buildings. In
Sutherland, measured from Bonar Bridge via Dornoch, —
tolerably correct. In Caithness, from Wick, County Build-
ings,— correct.
Measurements.
Tain,* County Buildings.
7i Clashmore Inn.*
15i 71 Mound Station.
19i Hi 3J Golspie,* Hotel.
25 I7i 91 5 J Brora,* Bridge.
36i 29 21i 171 Hi Helmsdale,* Hotel.
56} 49i 41i 371 31} 20i Latheron,* P.O.
60i 521 45 41 J 35i 23} 3i Lybster,* Portland Arms.
731 65J 58J 54J 481 361 161 13i Wick,* Co. Buildings.
Principal Objects of Interest.- 12m. Skelbo Castle.
15m. "The Mound." Sutherland Monument on hilltop.
20ira. Dunrobin Castle. Helmsdale ; Castle ruin. Berrie-
dale ; Castle ruin. Dunbeath ; Castle ruin. After Berrie-
dale the country is almost treeless, and has a most mono-
tonous appearance. At the coast, however, there is some
fine cliff scenery. Wick; "Trams," Harbour.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *, and at Meikle Ferry,
Poles, Dunbeath, and Forse.
31 S Dornoch to Lairg.
Description.— Class III. A fine but hilly road at first,
then fair surface past Eogart, but rather poor near Lairg.
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Dornoch,* County Buildings.
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10 J 4 J Rogart,* Station.
21i 141 101 Lairg,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest — 4im. Skelbo Castle.
6jm. " The Mound." Very dreary road after Rogart.
310 Helmsdale to Melvich.
Description.— Class III. This is a well made, but narrow
road, up Strath Ullie and down Strath Halladale. The
surface throughout is pretty uniform — fair, inclining to be
soft. This route is sometimes preferred to the more direct
road to Thurso via Latheron, as it avoids the nasty hills.
Gradients.— At 9Jm.l in 23; 23im.lin22; 27m.linl6.
Measurements,
Helmsdale,* Hotel.
9 Kildonan Church.
241 151 Forsinard Hotel.*
40i 31i 15? Melvich,* Inn ; or,
43i 34i 18S Reay,* Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest. — After Kildonan a most
monotonous and desolate road for about 20 miles.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
320 Wick to John o' Groats.
Description. — Class II. A fine road with smooth surface
and easy hills to Freswick ; thereafter rather steeper, but
with good surface past Canisbay. A more direct road to
John o' Groats has been constructed lately, but it is steeper,
and the surface is hardly formed yet.
Gradients.— At lOJm.linlG; lUm.lin23; 12|m.lin24.
Milestones. — Measured from Wick Cross, — correct.
Measurements.
Wick,* County Buildings.
7J Keiss* Inn.
171 91 Huna * Inn.
19J lU John o' Groats * via Canisbay.
16i 9J John o' Groats * direct.
Principal Objects of Interest— 11m. Ackergill Tower.
Girnigoe ; Castle. Keiss ; Castle ruin. Freswick ; Castle.
16 Jm. "John o' Groats House."
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321 Wick to Thurso.
Descplption.— Of the two roads that via Watten (Class
II.) is the preferable, as it is rather better than that via
Castletown (Class III). On both roads the surface is good.
Milestones (vta "Watten).— Measured from Wick Town
Hall. (Via Bower) — measured from Wick Cross.
Measurements.
Wick,* County Buildings.
7& Watten Inn.*
11 J 3i Dunn Inn.*
15 71 31 Georgemas Inn.*
201 13 9i 51 Thurso,* Post Office.
Wick,* County Buildings.
101 Thura Inn.*
151 5J Castletown,* P.O.
201 lOi 5i Thurso,* Post Office.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Both roada are some-
what dreary, the country being very flat.
322 Thurso to John o' Groats.
Description.— Class III. A fine road to Castletown ;
thereafter rather soft, but improving before Canisbajr,
thence good to John o' Groats.
Measurements.
Thurso,* Post Office.
5i Castletown,* P.O.
8i 31 Dunnet,* P.O.
12| 71 4J Berriedale Arms Inn.*
181 13J 9J 51 Huna Inu ' ; or,
20J 15 111 71 John o' Groats Hotel.*
Principal Objects of Interest — SJm. to Dunnet Head.
204m. John o' Groats House.
323 Thurso to Latheron.
Description.— Class III. A good but narrow road with
easy undulations. It is sometimes rather soft.
Gradients — At 9m. 1 in 22; 23m. 1 in 21.
Milestones. — At first measured from Wick, County
Buildings ; after Georgemas, from Thurso.
Measurements.
Thurso,* Post Office.
51 Georgemas Inn.*
101 5i Mybster Inn.*
17J Hi Q\ Achavanich.*
231 171 12i 6i Latheron,* P.O.
Pplneipal Objects of Interest.— A very dreary road.
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324 Thurso to Durness.
Description — Class II. & III. This is a fine road as far
as Reay, but thereafter it becomes somewhat soft. At one
or two points beyond Melvich the surface is fair, but the
road is a constant succession of hills more and less steep
with rough surface. Ferry at Tongue (|m.). Thence to
Hope Ferry is the long and arduous ascent of the Moine —
rough and steep — after which, although the hills are not
so long, the surface is not good till near Durness. The
long round of Loch EreboU may be shortened by 9 miles,
by crossing at Heilem Ferry (|m.).
Gradients.— At 13m. 1 in 23; 16m.lln22; 16Jm.linl3;
17im.lin24; 18m. 1 in 23; 20m.l in 21-16; 21m. 1 in 13-23-17;
24m.l in 14 (dangerous) ; 25m.lin 13-15; 27im.l in 19; 28Jm.
Iinl5; 30ira.linl6; 31m. 1 in 14-17 ; 34im. linll; 36Jm.
1 in 11; 38m.l in 14; 39Jm.l in 16; 40Jm.l in 18; 41|m.l in 16;
43m. 1 in 10-14 ; 46m. 1 in 17 ; 48im. 1 in 17 ; 52m. 1 in 8-10 ;
52Jm.lml5; 53im.linl6; 53fm.linll; 54Jm.linll; 55im.
Iinl3; 57im. Iinl4; 66im.lin22; 69Jm.linl4; 69|m.
Iinl7; 72m. 1 in 15; 72Jm.linl5.
Milestones. — Measured from Thurso Post OflBce, as far
as Melvich.
Measurements.
Thurso,* Post Office.
103 Reay Inn.*
171 7 Melvich Inn.*
Strathy Inn.*
lOJ Bettyhill Inn.*
23i 13J (Tongue Hotel).'
411 26 15 EreboU.
57J 41i 301 151 Diuness Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — The country through
which this road passes is mostly moorland, with very
frequent dips down into the different valleys. There
being, of course, fine views of the coast from the more
elevated parts. The Kj'le of Tongue is rather pretty in
contrast to the country just passed through, and is less
barren than the neighbouring Loch Ereboll. The Smoo
Cave at 71 Jm. should not be missed.
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Thurso to Westerdale.
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Description.— Class III. An nn.lulating road with good
surface.
Measurements.
326
-Thurso,* Post Office.
6i Halkirk,* Inn.
lU 5 Westerdale.
Thurso to Re ay.
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Description.— I lass III. A niore hilly road than Route
324, but the surface is good.
Gradients.— At 2in. 1 in 24 ; 5lm. 1 in 22.
Milestones.— ]\Ieasured from Thurso Post Office.
Measurements.— Thurso,* Post Office.
51 Bridge of Forss.
lOJ 5f Reay,* Inn.
327
BoNAR Bridge to Craigs.
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Description.— Class III. AYe have no information as to
the state of this road, but believe it to be somewhat rough.
Milestones.— Measured from Ardgay Inn.
Measurements. — Bonar Bridge.*
1 Ardgay,* Inn.
91 81 Craig House.
11 10 Is Croick Church.
323 BONAR Bridge to rosehall.
Description. — Class II. A fine road with slight undula-
tions until just before Rosehall, when there is a stiff hill.
Gradients.— At lO^m. 1 in 19-17.
Milestones,— At first measured from Bonar Bridge, after-
wards from Invershin.
Measurements. — Bonar Bridge.*
3i Invershin Station.*
4i H Inveran,* Hotel.
Ill 8j 7 Rosehall.*
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Principal Objects of Interest.— Very pretty scenery
between Bonar Bridge and Inveran, anil at Rosehall.
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Lairg. 32^
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Description. — Class III. Although this is the direct
road to Lairg, Route 334 is more generally followed. The
surface is fair but the road is hilly.
Gradients.— At 4Jm. 1 in 17 ; 51m. 1 in 22.
Milestones.— Measured from Bonar Bridge, —con-ect.
Measurements. — Bonar Bridge.*
3i Invershin Station.*
8J 51 Lairg Station.
101 71 li Lairg,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Very pretty scenery
between Bonar Bridge and Invershin, dreary near Lairg
Station.
TORNAPRESS TO APPLECROSS.
330
Description.— Class III. Although the road has been
engineered bj' a series of zig-zags to ease the gradients
as much as possible, nevertheless it is terribly steep, and
the surface is wretched. There are a large numbet of
dangerous turns at different points along the road. The
road strikes off Route 346 at lOim.
Gradients. — The gradients vary considerably, but in the
first 3im. are not above 1 in 15 ; up to 4Jm. 1 in 11 ; at 5m.
Iiii7, then 1 in 10. The descent is at 7im.lin8; at 8im.
linll; at lOim.linlG; atllm.lin9.
Measurements. — 1'ornapress.
12 Ai)plecross,* Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Magnificent view from
the summit.
Hotels or Inns at places marked •.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
331 Durness to Cape Wrath.
Description. — Class III. A good road to Keoldale,
where Ferry (im.). Thence the road has a tolerable sur-
face, but there are some very steep hills.
Gradients.— At lim.linlT; Sm.linlO; 5m.linl0; 7|m.
Iin20; 9m.linl8; 10m.linl5; 12m.linl3; 12im.linl7.
Milestones. — Measured from Cape Wrath Lighthouse, —
correct.
Measurements.
Durness,* Inn.
14 Cape Wrath Lighthouse.
Principal Objects of Interest. — Very fine cliff, scenery
at Cape Wrath,
332 Durness to Laxford Bridge.
Description. — Class III. The road is fairly well
engineered, and in good condition, except in the higher
parts, and on the descent to Rhiconich ; thereafter un-
dulating but good surface to Laxford Bridge.
Gradients.— At 8im.l in 19-20; 12m.l in 18; 13|m.l in 17;
15Jm.lin21; 16|m.linl6; 17ra.lin23; 18m.linl2.
Measurements.
Durness,* Inn.
14j Rhiconich Inn.*
19J 5 Laxford Bridge.
26 111 6i Scourie,* Hotel ; or,
56 41 i 361 Lairg,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest— Characteristic Sutherland-
shire loch scenerj' between Rhiconich and Laxford.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
333 Bonar Bridge to Golspie.
Description.— Class III. The ascent is ver.v steep at
first, but after passing the summit there is a long and
comparatively easy descent to Mound, with rather soft
surface ; thence very good to Golspie.
Gradients.— At im. 1 in 10-16 ; 2m. 1 in 13; Sim. 1 in 20;
4Jm.linl5-23; llfm.linl7.
Measurements.
Bonar Bridge.*
14 Mound Station.
171 31 Golspie,* HoteL
Principal Objects of Interest. — A very dreary road.
14m. The "Mound." Golspie; Dunrobin Castle, Suther-
land Monument on hilltop.
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334 BoNAR Bridge to Tongue.
Description. — Class II. The surface is ver}' good aud
the gradients are very easy for some distance past Lairg,
but the road becomes rather rough and steep near the
Crask, and on the descent to Aultnaharra. Thereafter
the road is soft at first, very good along Loch Loyal, then
poor with steep descent to Tongue.
Gradients.— At 23m. lin 23 ; 25im. 1 in 20 ; 30m. 1 in 21 ;
32im. 1 in 19; 33Jm. 1 in 18; 37m. 1 in 22-18-22; 47m. 1 in 22;
48m. 1 in 24 ; descent to Tongue Ferry or Hotel 1 in 10.
Milestones.— Measured from Bonar Bridge via Lairg
Station, — correct.
Measurements.
Bonar Bridge.*
3i Inversbin Station.*
10 J 7i Lairg,* Hotel.
231 20i 13 Crask.*
31i 28i 201 7i Aultnaharra Hotel."
473 441 374 24i 161 Tongue,* HoteL
Principal Objects of Interest — Pretty scenery at first,
but very barren moorland after Lairg until nearing Tongue,
when a fine view is obtained.
335 Aultnaharra to Bettyhill.
Description.- Class III. This is a wretched road, badly
kept, mostly on account of the absence of traflBc. The last
5 miles nearing Bettyhill are in good order.
Gradients. — There are short hills but none of length.
Measurements.
Aultnaharra Hotel.*
24t Bettyhill Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — A bleak, barren, and
lonely glen, once well populated, now a Deer Forest.
330 Aultnaharra to Ereboll.
Description. —Class III. A poor road with soft surface,
and a very dangerous descent to Ereboll. A considerable
river has to be ferried across or forded.
Gradients.— At 11m. lin 23-24-13-19; IG^m. linll; 17m.
1 in 13; 17Jm. 1 in 15; 18m. 1 in 13; 19|m. 1 in 6, with some
nasty double turns — exceedingly- dangerous.
Measurements.
Aultnaharra Hotel.*
201 Ereboll.
23i 3i Heilem Inn.*
35i Durness * ma Laid.
Principal Objects of Interest. — A moorland road.
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337 Lairg to Scourie.
Description. — Class II. The road has a very fair surface
throughout but is narrow, and at several points is rather
soft. There is a steep hill before Kinloch and also before
Scourie. Laxford Bridge is only a central point — there
are no houses — and it lies a little to the north of the road.
Gradients,— At 25m.lin 22-16; 31Jm.lin20; 35im.linl9;
35|m.linl7; 42|m. and 421m. 1 in 9-10.
Milestones. — Measured from Lochmore Lodge, — correct.
Measurements.
Lairg,* Hotel.
151 Overscaig Inn.*
36! 21 Laxford Bridge.
43i 272 61 Scourie,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The road lies near Loch
Shin at first and is bleak, but after passing Kinloch the
character of the scenery changes and becomes more
attractive. Ben Stack is very prominent.
333 Lairg to Lochinver.
Description. — Class II. A narrow road like the most
of the other Sutherland roads. Fair surface but long hill
over to Rosehall ; thereafter an undulating road, with
surface inclining to be loose and gravellj' according to
season, almost the whole waj' to Lochinver. On the
whole it is a very good road for this County. Care must
be taken on the hill descending to Lochinver.
Gradients.— At Im.l in 23; 2Jm.iinl7; 3im.lin22; 6im.
Iinl7; 8|m. Iinl2; thereafter nui.ierous hills — mostly
short — up to 1 in 15; the only one specially noticeable being
that at Lochinver 1 in 13.
Measurements.
Lairg,* Hotel.
8i Rosehall.*
Oykell Bridge Inn.*
lOi Aultnacallagacli Inn.'
VJl 71 Inchnadamff,* Inn.
20 9i 2J SMag Bridge.
31 20i 134 11 Lochinver,* Hotel
Principal Objects of Interest 9m. Cassley Bridge;
Falls. Near Aultnacallagach fine views of Suilven and
the neighbouring hills. 34}m. Ardvreck Castle ruins.
Charming scenery along Loch Assjmt, and approaching
Lochinver ; also the extraordinary ridges of Suilven and
Quinag.
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330 Dingwall to Kyle Akin.
Description.— Class II. This is a fine smooth road as
far as Strathpefifer, then becoming rather poor over the
hill to Contin, when the road continues of fair surface to
Garve. Thereafter until near Lochcarron is pretty well
divided between good and bad, there being several rather
loose and stony parts which are compensated by others in
fair order. Between Lochcarron and Strome the surface is
good. Ferry at Strome (im.). Thence to Kyle, with the
exception of the short and level part at Balmacara, is an
exceedingly hilly road with very poor surface, especially
after Balmacara. Ferry to Kyle Akin (Jm.). After Strome
Ferry the hills are nearly all dangerously steep.
Gradients.— At 4|m. 1 in 17 ; 6m. 1 in 16 ; 171 m. 1 in 23 ;
19im. Iin22; 39Jm. Iin25; 55Jm. 1 in 10.; 56im. Iinl6;
5Sm.linlO; 61m.lin 16-10; 65m.linl0; 66m.linl4; 6Gim.
1 in 11.
Milestones. — Measured from Dingwall Old Court House,
— correct to Auchnasheen, where there is a discrepancy,
thence correct to Strome. Thereafter from Strome Ferry
Post Office.
Measurements.
Dingwall,* Old Court House.
41 Strathpeffer,* P.O.
Garve,* Hotel.
Auchnasheen.*
21 Lochcarron Inn * ( Jeantown).
251 41 Strome Ferry.*
335 121 8i Balmacara,* Hotel.
40J 195 15i 7 Kyle Akin,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Strathpeffer : Spa, View
Rock. 9im., to Eogie Falls. Between Garve and Craig
Inn the road passes through rather desolate country, only
broken by the change in scenery of some half dozen lochs
which lie close to the road. Fine scenery thereafter, and
there are fine views from the Strome Ferry and Kyle
road. Kyle Akin ; Castle Moil.
Hotels or Inns at places marked*, and at Achilty,
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S^O Garve to Ullapool.
Description.— Class II. The road branches off the Strome
Ferry road |m. beyond the Hotel, and has a fair surface as
far as Altguish Inn, when it becomes looser, and on the
summit is rather rough. Thereafter the surface improves
a little, and is pretty fair on the steep descent from Brae-
more Lodge, when the road becomes undulating, with some
sharp hills to Ullapool.
Gradients. — At Im. 1 in 17; then a long and steady as-
cent; 20 to 21im.l in 21-20-25-10-20-12-19; thereafter several
short hills of 1 in 16; Sljm. 1 in 19.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Dingwall, and
measured from Dingwall Old Court House.
Measurements.
Dingwall,* Old Court House.
Garve Hotel.*
91 Aultguish Inn.*
20 lOj Braemore Lodge.
25i 15i 5i Lochbroom P.O.
32i 22^ 12i 7 Ullapool,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest. — After the first dozen
miles this is a very desolate moorland road through a large
deer forest. Close to Braemore Lodge are the most extra-
ordinary "Measach Falls," which should not be missed, and
here the change from the "Forest," just passed through,
is most noticeable. The road runs at a considerable eleva-
tion above Loch Broom, and affords some fairly extensive
views.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
341 Ullapool to Scourie.
Description.— Class III. The road has a rough surface at
first on the steep hills near Ullapool, then improves con-
siderably, but with some sharp pitches past Auchendrean,
when the surface degenerates, and is a little rough passing
Elphin. The Lairg-Lochinver road, joined after Elphin,
has a fair surface, but on turning off it at Skiag bridge
the road becomes very steep, with bad surface almost the
whole way to Kyle Sku Inn, where Ferry (im. ). The road
still continues rough, but steadily improves in quality, and
though hilly, is fair near Scourie.
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Gradients.— At 13m. 1 in 16-12; 2Jm. 1 in 16-11 ; SJm.lin
20; 4Jm.linl2; 5m.lin23; 7m. 1 in 12; 75m. 1 in 22-13; 8}m.
Iinl8; llm.l in 21-15-18; 14im.linl3; 22im.linl7; 2.5im.
Iinl5; 26im.to28m.l in 13-16-12-17-12; SOim.l in 12 (dan-
gerous turn) ; 30Jm.l in 16; Sljm.l in 14; 32im.l in 15; 33m.
linlO; 33im.l in 10-19; 35m, 1 in 16-22-19-20; 37im.linl7;
37im.linl3; 39im.l in 18-14; 43m.linl5.
Measurements,
Ullapool,* Pier.
7J Auchendrean.
16i 8i Elphin School.
(20 12i 3i Aultnacallagach*).
241 161 Si ... Inchnadamlf,*Iun.
26i 18i lOi ... 2i Skiag Bridge.
34 26i m ... 91 7J Kyle Sku Inn.'
45i 371 29i ... 21i 19 Hi Scourie,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The altitude of the road
at fiist permits some extensive views, but after the Auchen-
drean until nearing Inchnadamff the country is bleak and
uninteresting. Along Loch Assynt, however, there is some
charming scenery, but after leaving the Loch there is little
else than the wild rocky scenery of Quinag and Glasven.
From the road fine views are obtained of Kyle Sku —
hemmed in with steep rocky mountains — and the numerous
small islands in Eddrachillis Bay.
34<2 Ullapool to Lochinver.
Description — Class III. As Route 341 for the first ten
miles, where this road turns off. This is a fearful road,
with soft loose stony surface and very steep hills, but im-
proving in quality near Inverkirkaig. Its only recommen-
dation is the magnificent and varied scenery it traverses.
A much better road is by Inchnadamff — 37i miles.
Gradients.— As Route 341 for 10 miles, thence varying
grades of 1 in 10 and 1 in 12. There are ver}- numerous
short but sharp hills. Dangerous descent to Lochinver.
Measurements.
Ullapool,* Pier.
271 Inverkirkaig.
311 31 Lochinver,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest— As Route 341 for 10
miles ; the remainder is most lonely, the only habitations
visible for the next 17 miles being a couple of shepherd's
cottages and a shooting lodge. The scenery is most varied,
wild and beautiful alternately. A magnificent view of the
fantastic peaks of Suilven, &c., is obtained.
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343 Braemore to Dundonnell.
Description.— Class III. The surface is gooil for several
miles from Braemore Lodge, but then becomes very bad,
even although the ascent is not very steep. This continues
until within a few miles of Dundonnell Inn when it is
very good.
Gradients.— At 2|m.l in 24, and ^m.\ in 17; these short
pieces are the steepest part of the ascent on the east side.
The long descent has several parts steeper than the rest
notably SJm.lin 16; 9|m.linl9; 10Jm.linl5.
Measurements.
Braemore Lodge.
i;]J Dunilonnell Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest — Braemore Lodge ; the
extraordinary "Measach Falls" are crossed just after
the lodge. Thereafter the road is cliiefly r:iuarkable for
the fine views of the mountains, and of Little Loch Broom,
which are obtained from the higher parts and approaching
Dundonnell.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
344< AUCHNASHEEN TO GAIRLOCH, &C.
Description.— Class II. The road at first is slightly
undulating, then becomes steep to the summit, with a
correspondingly steep descent to Kinlochewe ; thereafter
the road is undulating with pretty good surface along Loch
Maree, but becoming hilly over to the Gairloch. The
road has a tendency to be soft. The Torridon branch has
a good surface throughout.
Gradients.— At 4im.l in 22; 51m.linl7; 6to7m.linl5-
23-12-17-12-20; IS^m. 1 in 24; 22m. 1 in 15-24; 25im. 1 in 19;
28m. 1 in 22.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Dingwall Court
House, — correct till near Gairloch.
Measurements.
Auchnasheen.*
9i Kinlochewe Hotel.*
Rhu Noa Pier.
71 Loch Maree Hotel.*
16i 8i Gairloch,* P.O,
171 91 i Gairloch Hotel.*
Torridon Branch.
Kinlochewe Hotel.*
lOS Torridon,* Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest — The scenery at Loch
Maree is very fine. 25m. Falls. Gairloch ; Flowerdale.
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34*5 Gairloch to Ullapool.
Description. — Class III. This is a very hilly road,
crossing the shoulders of ranges of hills no less than six
times. The surface is pretty fair as far as Laid, but then
becomes somewhat rough with severe gradients, then im-
proves, and is very fair for some miles before Dundonnell
Inn. Thereafter the road is abominable, with a precipitous
descent to Loch Broom — certainly vieing with the Foyers
road as being the worst in Scotland. Ferry to Ullapool
(lim.). The usual road to Ullapool is by Braemore, but
this short cut — saving 19m.- — is in common use.
Gradients — AtJm.linH; Jm.linl.5; IJm.l in 12-13-20,
3Jm.linl5; 5m. 1 in 19; Sfm. 1 in 10-12; 73m. 1 in 14; 9Jm.
1 in 15 ; 12Jm. 1 in 21-16 ; 13Jm. 1 in 15-20 ; 153m. 1 in 24-19 ;
16|m. Iinl7; 173m. Iinl2; ISJm. 1 in 8 (dangerous turn);
19m. 1 in 7-12 (dangerous turn); 20m. 1 in 13; 2.'^Jm. Iinl2;
261m.l in 19-16; 33 to 34m.l in 20-10-1.5-10-16; 30im.linl6;
36i to 37im.l in 16-6-9-5, this last being at the foot. There
are several turns which make this a terribly dangerous
hill to descend.
Milestones.— Measured from below Gairloch Free Church,
— correctly placed.
Measurements.
Gairloch * P.O.
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6i 51 Poolewe,* Inn.
(13J 121 6i Aultbea,* Inn).
311 30J 24S 18i Dundonnell Inn.*
381 .37i 311 25i 7 Ullapool,* Pier.
Principal Objects of Interest — -The view up Loch Maree
just before Poolewe is remarkably fine ; thereafter nothing
beyond the fine coast scenery of Sutherlandshire.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
34^ Strathcarron to Shieldaiq.
Description. — Class II. A good road as far as Loch-
carron, then a precipitous hill followed by a long and easy
descent ; thereafter a fair undulating road to Shieldaig.
Gradients — At 4}m. 1 in 9-16-14-19-16 (dangerous) ; Cm.
linlS; 113m.lin21; 14Jm.lin20; 15m.lin20-17.
Measurements.
Strathcarron,* Station.
.3i Lochcarron,* Inn.
8S 51 Kishorn P.O.
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347 INVERGARRY TO BALMACARA.
Description.— Class II. An undulating road with good
surface as far as Tomdouu, then a wretched road— covered
with loose stones— to Chuiie Inn. Thereafter down Glen
Shiel and on to Inverinate the surface is fair — good near
Shiel Inn — but approaching Dornie there is a tremendous
climb with a steep descent to that village. Thereafter it
is a fine level road to Balmacara. Ferry at Dornie (Jm.).
Gradients.— At lim. 1 in 12-23. The ascent from Tom-
doun at 17im. is 1/17; 18m.-21m. mostlj- 1/21, in parts 1/16 &
13; 24m.l/20; 2G5m.l/17; 27Jm.l/13; 3Sim.l/14; 395m.l/12;
40im. 1/11-16; 41im.l/10; 42im.l/13, both dangerous.
Milestones. — Continuation of those in "Glemnore" from
Invermorriston as far as Clunj- Inn ; thereafter measured
seemingly from Glenelg.
Measurements.
Invergarr3\
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103 101 Tomdoun Inn.*
211 20i lOJ Clunie Inn.*
33 32J 22J 111 Shiel Inn.*
421 42J 31J 21i 91 Dornie Imi.*
47i m 36i 251 14 J 4 J Balmacara,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Pretty scenery in Glen
Garry, but most desolate between Clunie and Tomdoun.
274m. Battlefield 1719. The scenery at Loch Duich is
very pretty. Dornie ; Eilan Donan Castle ruin.
348 Shiel Inn to Broadford.
Description.— Class III. "Mam Ratachan" with its
double turns is a most dangerous hill. The surface. is
abominable till within a few miles of Glenelg when it becomes
good. Ferry at Kyle Rhea (fm. ). Thereafter another fearful
ascent with a long steady descent — a very rough road also —
as far as Lusa Bridge, whence it is a good road to Broadford.
Gradients.— "Mam Ratachan" 1 in 15-10-7-10-8-17, de-
scent mostly 1 in 12. From Kyle Rhea between 1 in 12 and
1 in 19, but 1 in 8 near summit, descent 1 in 15 at \"{m..
Milestones.— From Glenelg? ; in Skye from Broadford.
Measurements.
Shiel Inn.*
101 Kyle Rhea Inn.*
Ill I Kyle Rhea Inn • (Skye).
18i 71 61 Lusa Bridge.
22i 111 101 4 Broadford,* Hotel.
Glenelg,* Hotel is fm. distant at SJm.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Fine views of Loch
Duich and the Sound of Sleat. Bernera ; Old Barracks.
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34^ TOMDOUN TO KiNLOCHHOURN.
Description. — Class III. A fair but narrow undulating
road, with a very dangerous descent to Kinlochhourn.
Carriages usually remain at the top.
Gradients.— 13im. 1 in 12; 15m. 1 in 10-9.
Milestones. — Continuation of those from Invergarry.
Measurements.
Tomdoun Inn.*
9J Quoicli Bridge.
153 6 Kinlochhourn.
Principal Objects of Interest — Magnificent scenery at
Loch Hourn with its precipitous sides. The upper parts
of Glen Garry are of no particular interest.
Hotels or Inn at places marked *.
350 Portree to Kyle Akin.
Description.— Class II. & III. A good road to Sligachan ;
thereafter there are some fearful hills — on which the surface
is wretched — alternated with strips of good road. After
Broadford, undulating but good surface.
Gradients.— At 9m. 1 in 22-19 ; 15m. 1 in 22-11-14 ; 16m.
linS; 19m.lin21-12; 20fm.linl7; 32im.lin23.
Milestones. — At first measured from Sligachan Inn,
afterwards from Broadford Bridge. Near Kyle Akin
measured from the Pier.
Measurements.
Portree.*
9i Sligachan Inn.*
25 15i Broadford,* Hotel.
29 19i 4 Lusa Bridge.
32S 231 1i 3J Kyle Akin,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The country is moorland,
but the magnificent outline of the Cuillin Hills, and the
" Inner Sound " with its numerous Islands backed by the
Applecross Mountains, make attractive what would be a
somewhat dreary road.
Hotels or Inns at placed marked *.
3St Broadford to Armadale.
Description.— Class II. A fair road but inclining to
be soft.
Gradients— At 2im.lin22; 4im.lin24; 5im.l in 18-22;
llm.linl2; 14m.lin23; 15Jm.linl7; 16im.linl2.
Milestones. — Measured from Broadford P.O., — tolerably
correct.
Measurements.
Broadford,* Hotel.
{ 91 Isle Ornsay,* Pier).
17i 81 Ardavasar Iim.*
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3S2 Sligachan to Dunvegan.
Description.— Class II. A hilly road, poor at first, but
with fair surface between Bracadale and Dunvegan.
Gradients.— At Jm.l in 16; 6m. 1 in 13-21; 6|m. 1 in 14-15;
7|m. Iin23; 11m. 1 in 17; 12m. 1 in 11 (dangerous); 14 Jm.
Iinl5; 17m.lin23; 17|m.linl8; 20m.linl5.
Milestones — Measured from Dunvegan Hotel.
Measurements.
Sligachan Hotel.*
14J Struan Inn.*
241 lOi Dunvegan,* Hotel.
25 lOl f Dunvegan Pier.
353 Portree to Dunvegan.
Description,— Class II. As far as Skeabost the road haa
easy gradients and good surface, but thereafter it is very
hilly, with some rather stony parts after Edinbain.
Gradients.— At 2Jm.l in 20; 8m.lin21; 9m.lin20; 10m.
1 in 19-15; lOJm.linlS; ll|m.lin20; 16m.l in 16-24; 17m.
Iinl4; ISJm. Iinl4; lS|m. Iin20; 20im. linlO; 221m.
I in 15.
Milestones.— Measured from Portree as far as Tayinlone;
thereafter from Edinbain Bridge.
Measurements.
Portree.*
4^ Schoolhouse.
lOi 6i Tayinlone Inn.*
Hi 10 3J Edinbain Inn.*
22i 18i 12 Sh Dunvegan,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest — Dunvegan ; Castle.
354 Portree to the Quirang.
Description.— Class II. & III. A good road with easy
gradients till near Uig, then very hilly with dangerous
descent to Staffin. The latter part is rather rough.
Gradients.— At 2ira.lin20; 15m. 1 in 21-19-17 j 16im.
1 in 20- 18 (dangerous turn) ; 21^m. 1 in 1 1 (dangerous turns) ;
23m.l in 14-18-12.
Milestones. — Measured from Portree.
Measurements.
Portree.*
4i Schoolhouse.
6 J 21 Kensaleyre Inn.*
15 lOj 8i Uig,* Inn.
24i 201 17i 9^ Staffin Inn.*
Principal Objects of Interest. — Moorland road. 9}m.
Kingsburgh Ho. Uig ; Falls. 21 |m. Path to the Quirang.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
260 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
3SS UiG TO DUNTULM, &C.
Description! — Class III. Rather a rough road, with a
nasty turn Igm. from Uig, and very hilly after Kilmaluag.
Gradients.— At IJm. 1 in 23-20-18-23 (dangerous) ; 2fm.
Iin20; 7im. and 7im. 1 in 13; 8im. Iinl7; 9|m. Iinl6;
lO^m. 1 in 14 ; 12Jra. 1 in 15-19 ; 13}m. 1 in 13 ; 13m. 1 in 19 ;
ISim. 1 in 17.
Measurements.
Uig,* Inn.
5j Kilvaxter Inn.*
10 J 5 Kilmaluag,* Inn.
(165 111 61 Staffin Inn *).
24i 18J 131 ... Uig,* Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest. — 7im. Flora Macdonald's
Grave. 9m., to Duntulm Castle.
3SO Fort William to Arisaig.
Description. — Class II. This is a vevy fine smooth road
as far as the head of Loch Eil, but then becomes rather
soft, and bej-ond Loch Shiel is pretty hilly nearly the
whole way to Arisaig.
Gradients.— At 17|m. and iSJm. lin 16; 19Jm. 1 in 21
21im.l in 15-22-14-18; 28|m.lin9; 29m. lin 13 (dangerous)
30Jm. and 301m. 1 in 15 ; 3Um. 1 in 19-12-17 ; 33m. 1 in 14
34Jm.linl7; 35Jm.lin20; 361m.lin23.
Milestones.— Continuation of those from Fort William,—
correct after Lochy Bridge.
Measurements.
Fort "William,* Pier.
3J Bauavie Hotel.*
41 Is Corpach Hotel.*
181 15i 14 Glenfinnan Inn.*
27J 241 23h 9i Kinloch Aylort Inn.*
:Wi 35 331 19 J lOi Arisaig,* Inn.
Arisaig Landing-place is 31 miles from the Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest — IJm. Inverlochy Castle
3\m. Caledonian Canal. 17im. Prince Charlie's Monument,
Magnificent scenery nearly the whole way.
3S7 Fort William to Loch Arkaig.
Description. — Class II. This is a fairly good road as
far as Bunarkaig, beyond that it is rather poor.
Gradients. — Nothing very steep.
Milestones. — Continuation of those as Route 356.
Measurements from Fort William,* Pier.
3im. Banavie.* 12im. Bunarkaig. 15im. Loch Arkaig foot.
9tm. Gairlochy Imi.* Spean Bridge* (by this road) 13im.
125m. Achnacarry P.O.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
262 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLANB.
3^S Fort William to Kingussie.
Description. — Class II. A fine smooth undulating road
as far as Roy Bridge, when it becomes scarcely so good,
and with a number of short hills, till past Laggan Inn.
Thereafter the surface is very good, but with several short
hills near Cluny Castle, after which it is smooth to
Kingussie.
Gradients.— 16Jm. 1 in 25; 42im. 1 in 18.
Milestones. — Measured from Spean Bridge in both
directions.
Measurements.
Fort William,* Pier.
9s Spean Bridge.*
12J 3i Roy Bridge,* Hotel.
Moy.
8f Loch Laggan Inn.*
151 7 Laggan Bridge.
231 15J 81 Newtonmore,* P.O.
26 J 175 10 J 2i Kingussie,* Court House.
Principal Objects of Interest,— 2m. Inverlochy Castle
ruin. 3|m. Inverlochy Castle. Roy Bridge ; Parallel
Roads of Glen Roy to North. The rocky course of the
River Spean and views of Ben Nevis should be noticed.
41m. Cluny Castle. The western end of Loch Laggan is
rather tame, but there is pretty scenery near the Inn and
near Laggan Bridge. Kingussie ; Ruthven Barracks ruin.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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350 Ardgour to Morvern.
Description.— Class II. "We believe this road is in good
order as far as Lochaline, but pretty stony near Loch
Uisge ; thereafter poor surface and hilly.
Gradients.— At 7im.l in 11; 17Jm.l in 11-20; 2Um.linl5-
22-18; 2.51m.linl3; 29|m.linl3; 32im.lin21; 33im.linl7;
39|m. 1 in 10-12.
Milestones. — Measured from Ardgour P.O.; after Cloun-
laid from Lochaline Pier.
Measurements.
Ardgour Hotel.*
16^ (Kingairloch).
311 ... (Lochaline Pier).
42i DrimninP.O.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
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30O Ardgour to Moidart.
Description.— Class II. This is a fair road as far as
Salen, then hilly and rough to Kinloch Moidart.
Gradients — At7Jm.linl7; 9m. I in 18-24; 12m. 1 in 23;
15m. 1 in 16; 16m. 1 in 18; then other short hills prettj' steep
tin 25m. 1 in 23-18; 2Gim. 1 in 13-23; 30|m. 1 in 15; 32im.
Iinl3; 32|m.l in 14-17.
Milestones. — Measured from Ardgour Post Office, —
correct.
Measurements.
Ardgour,' Hotel (Corran Pier).
61 Inversanda.
141 8 J Strontian,* Inn.
24J 18J 93 Salen,* Inn.
273 21i 13i 31 Shielbridge Inn.*
33J 263 181 81 51 Moidart P.O.
Principal Objects of Interest. — The scenery at Loch
Sunart is charming. Ben Resipol is very noticeable.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *.
30l Tobermory to Salen by Ulva.
Description. — Class II, & III. The road is very hilly,
and there are a large number of abrupt and sharp turns
for some miles on the north side of Dervaig, at which the
greatest care should be taken. The road is somewhat
easier between Dervaig and Calgary, and between Killie-
chronan and Salen ; but the surface is only tolerable,
Salen is known to the Post Office as Aros.
Gradients.— At |m. 1 in 8 ; then 1 in 13. Thereafter
numerous and verj' variable grades, the most noteworthy
of which are 4im.l in 10-17; Sim. 1 in 15-19-16; 7im.lin20-
14-12-14-11-12; 12Jm.l in 15; 15m.linl8; 16m. 1 in 20-10-19;
17Jm.linl4; 18Jm. and 18|m.linlO; 26m. 1 in 14.
Measurements.
Tobermory,* Pier.
8 Dervaig,* Inn.
19 11 Kilninian Church.
243 163 53 Ulva Schoolhouse.
34i 26i 15i 9f Salen,* Inn.
33 25 14 8J Knock.
Principal Objects of Interest,— Tobermory ; Falls, Glen-
gorm Castle, Bloodj^ Bay. 12Jm. Calgary Castle. There
are magnificent views from this road, and the scenery of
Ulva and Loch-na-Keal, with the numerous islands is very
fine.
Hotels OP Inns at places marked *, and on (Ulva Island).
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
3o2 Salen to Iona.
Description. -Class III. This is a fair undulating road,
but althougli it does not rise very high in many parts,
there are a large number of short steep hills that are
trying. After Penny ghael these are more so, although
none are of any great length. Ferry to Iona 3m. The
steamer calls at Iona Pier — not at Fionphort.
Gradients.— It is impossible to detail the numerous
gradients accurately, but the ascent at 122 m. is about
linl4; 33 Jm. 1 in 13-17. The others are steep but none
are of any great length.
Measurements.
Salen,* Inn.
3i Knock.
16i 121 Kilfinichen Church.
Kinloch Inn.*
li Pennyghael Bridge,
llj 10 Bunessan,* Pier.
I7i 151 51 Fionphort Pier.
18i 16i 6i 1 Iona,* Hotel.
Principal Objects of Interest.— SJm. Glenforsa House.
Magnificent views of Loch-na-Keal, Ulva, Staffa, and
further on of Loch Scridan. Iona ; Cathedral. Ben More,
the highest mountain in Mull, is very prominent near
Bunessan.
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303 Tobermory to Salen, &c.
Description. — Class II k III. This is probably the best
road in the island, and though it is pretty hilly, taken as a
whole the surface is not bad ; the best part is between
Tobermory and Lochdonhead.
Gradients.— At im. 1 in 9 ; 4im. 1 in 15 ; 5m. 1 in 16-21 ;
8m. 1 in 21-14-12 ; l7|m. 1 in 14 ; 22m. 1 in 18 ; 23Jm. 1 in 16-
14 ; 34|m. 1 in 20.
Measurements.
Tobermory,* Pier.
lOj Salen,* Inn.
21f Hi Craignure.
24i 14 2i Lochdonhead.
40i 301 181 161 Kinloch,* Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest.— Jm. Falls. l|m. Aros
House. Sim. Aros Castle ruin.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
268 CONTOUH ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Oo4 Round Arran.
Description.— Glass III. At 6rst there is a splendid
stretch of level road to Sannox, when the surface begins
to degenerate and is pretty rough on both sides of the hill
over to Loch Ranza. Thence to Blackwaterfoot the road
is undulating with fair surface, but there are some nasty
and rough liills— short but very steep — cropping up at
different points. Between Blackwaterfoot and Whiting
Bay the road is rough and exceedingly hilly, with some
most dangerous descents with sharp turns ; but thereafter
the surface is better, although both hills on the road
between Brodick and Lamlash are dangerous to descend.
Gradients.— At 8m. 1 in 17 ; 10m. 1 in 10-10-11-21 ; 12m.
mostly 1 in 14, maximum lin 11; 23im.linl0(?); 37m.linl5;
39m.linl4; 39Jm.linl4; 4r3im.linl5; 51m.linl3; 52!m.
1 in 11; 55im.l in 10. These represent only the steep parts
of the longer hills.
Milestones.— Measured from Brodick Old Pier round the
island by Lamlash and Pirnmill, the last at Brodick Old
Pier is therefore short.
Measurements.
Brodick,* Pier.
6i Corrie,* Hotel.
141 81 Lochranza,* Pier.
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Blackwaterfoot Inn.*
7\ Lagg Inn.*
16i 9 Whiting Bay.
20J 131 41 Lamlash,* Pier.
231 m 7J 3J Brodick,* Pier.
The above is a recent Measurement by P. Jenkins, Esq., the Road
Surveyor.
Principal Objects of Interest.— The road skirts the foot
of the hills almost the whole way, so that no really fine
views of the Arran Mountains are obtained, except perhaps
at Glen Sannox, and descending to Brodick from Lamlash.
2im. Brodick Gastle. Gorrie ; Glen Sannox. Lochranza ;
Fairy Dell. There is some rather pretty scenery about
Lagg Inn. 44m. Kildonan Castle. Lamlash ; Fort, fine
view Holy Island. Brodick ; Glen Rosa, Goat Fell, Glen
Cloy, Brodick Castle.
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3CS Brodick to Buackwaterfoot.
1000 Smiles 10 miles
Description. — Class II. This road although fairlj- well
engineered, is very rougli and stony on the hill, but
improves near Blackwaterfoot.
Gradients. — Ascent at first 1 in 10-19-13, then I in 9.
Descent 1 in 14-18-10-16-14.
Milestones Measured from Brodick Old Pier — near
Brodick Castle.
Measurements.
Brodick,* Pier.
91 Shedog Inn.*
11 IS Blackwaterfoot,* Inn.
Principal Objects of Interest — The road affords fine
views of Goat Fell and the neighbouring mountains.
Hotels or Inns at places marked *.
366 Bute.
The roads in this island are all in very good order, but
they are pretty narrow and undulating.
The milestones are measured from Rothesay County
Buildings.
The follo^ving are the distances from Rothesay,* Pier: —
Mount Stuart Lodge, .3fm. Kilchattan,* Pier, 8sm.
Kilchattan,* Pier, by Loch Fad, Sm.
Port Bannatyne Pier, 2im (see Route 143).
Hotels or Inns at places marked*.
367 Great Cum brae.
The road round this island is pretty' soft at several points.
The distance round the island is 10 miles exactly.
Appendix Routes.
368. Edinburgh to Innerleithen, 2SJin.
Turning off Route 7 at 13Jm. the road shortly becomes
grass grown, but improves on the Peebles side about 6m.
from Innerleithen.
369. Giffopd to Duns.
Longformacus,* 13im. Duns,*20Jm. This is a fearful
road, with one hill 1 in 6, and another 1 in 9, but it is toler-
able after Loiigformacus.
370. Grants House to Duns, SJm.
A moorland road vrith poor surface, and very hilly.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND 271
371. Lockerbie to Eskdalemuir.
Boreland Inn, ()|m.; Eskdalemuir, 14m. The surface at
first is fair, but after Boreland tbe road is rough and hilly.
372. Moffat to Lockerbie (Old lioad).
Wamphray Church, "Jm. ; Lockerbie Town Hall, 16im,
This is the old Carlisle road, and it is undulating, but has
good surface.
373. Dumfries to Castle Douglas (Old RoaJ).
Lochfoot, 5Jm.; Haugh of Urr, 12|m.; Castle Douglas,
16}m. The old militar}- road ; surface fair, but very hilly,
374. Maybole to Newton Stewart.
Crosshill, 23m.: Bargrennan, 2om. A good road until
some miles beyond Crosshill, when the surface is wretched all
the way to Rowantree. The hills are long and steep (lin 11).
375, Strathavon to Mulrkirk, I3im.
A good road, but with steep descent to Muirkirk, there-
after to Sanquhar (29im.), is all grass-grown and disused.
376. Paisley to Greenock.
Port Glasgow, 13|m.; Greenock IGJm. This is the best
road between these towns, and is quite level to the junction
with the Glasgow Road.
377. Drymen to Rowardennan, lOfm.
A fair road, hut with numerous short hills.
378. Helensburgh to Luss, SJm.
A good road, but with a somewhat steep hill (1 in 15), at
Helensburgh.
379. Ardrishaig to Port Sonaehan.
Ford, 14m.; Portinsherrich, 23jm.; Port honachan, Sljm.
A good road as far as Ford, thereafter rough and hilly.
380. Loch Katrine.
Loch Katrine Pier; Brenachoil, 24m.; Portnellan, Sim.;
Stronachlacher, 12m. The cart road on the north side of
the loch extends as far as Portnellan, but it is dreadfullj'
rough and hilly ; thereafter it is only a footpath, almost
Impassable in wet seasons. There is no road whatever on
the south side of the loch.
381. Balquhidder.
Kingshouse Inn to Balquhidder Church, IJm. ; Craigruie,
4|m.; Rob Roy's House SJm. Good to Balquhidder, then
only fair to Craigruie, after which it is rough.
382. Callander to Comrie, l5Jm.
This is only a cart road for about 3m. at the Callander
end, and 7m. at the Comrie end ; between the two is only a
rciigh sheep track. The summit (1145 ft.) is reached at 5|m.
383. Comrie to Ardeonaig, l2Jm.
A cart track for about 6m., the remainder is only an ill
QoaTTted footpath. The summit (1700 ft.) is reached at 9im.
272 CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOIIAKD.
384. Glen Tilt.
Blair Athole to Forest Lodge, 7|m.; Summit (1647 ft.),
15im. ; Bynack Lodge, llfm.; Braemar, 28im. The carriage
road is private as far as Forest Lodge ; thereafter it is only
a footpath to Bynack Lodge, when a rough driving road
is joined.
385. Ballatep to Clova.
Falls of Muick, 5im.; Spital of Muick, 9m.; Summit
(2275 ft.), 13im. ; Clova Inn, ISfm. A slightly rough road
to the Spital, then a mere track to Glen Clova; a rough
road is joined at Him.
386. Ellon to Old Deer, llim.
The old Fraserburgh road. Poor at first, but improving
near Old Deer ; the hills are long and stiff.
387. Braemar to Grantown.
Eeinloan, 12im.; Corgartf, 20|m.; Summit (2091 ft.) 22!m.
Tomintoul, 30m.; Grantown, 42|m. Ballater to Reinloan,
6Jm. From both Braemar and Ballater to Eeinloan (after
striking off the Aberdeen road), is roug^, then a fearful road
almost all the way to Grantown, although the latter section
is not quite so bad as the rest. The ascent northwards
from Corgarff, known as " the ladder," is 1 in 8.
388. Glentpomie and Glenfeshie.
Fair roads run up these glens leading to the shooting lodges.
389, Dalwhinnie to Fort Augustus (CorHeyarrkk Pass).
LagganBr.,8Jm.; Summit (2543 ft.), 23jm.; Fort Agustus,
32im. To Laggan Bridge is steep and with rough surface,
thereafter to. Fort Agustus is only the remains of a road.
There were once 12 zig-zags, on which the grade was 1 in 8,
to take the road up the face of almost a precipice, but these
are almost all washed away now as the road has been
abandoned since 1830.
390, Balmacara to Invereannich.
Carnach Lodge, 15Jm.; Summit (1095 ft.), IS^m.; Lub-na-
damph, 25m.; Invereannich, SS.jm. A good road for 4m.,
then pretty rough to Carnach, from which there is a foot-
path to Lub-na-damph, where a rough road L? joined once
more.
391. Auchnashellaeh to Kinloehewe.
Torridon Road, Sjm.; Kinloehewe, llim. Long, stiff
ascent at first, then easy descent, but the road is somewhat
rough (it is really private).
392. The Larig Pass.
Aviemore to Coy lumbridge, lim. ; Summit (2771 ft. ), 9im. ;
Derry Lodge, 17|m. ; Braemar, 27|m. Good road to Coy lum-
bridge, then only a path among the woods and heather until
the summit, when it simply lies across the rocks at the
bottom of the pass. A rough driving road, leading to
Braemar, is joined at Derry Lodge.
INDEX.
The Koute Numbers are gwen at each Xaml.
AhBOTSKOKD, 55
Ardoch, 172, 206
Aberarder, 297
Ardrossan, in
ALierchirder, 251, 264, 265
Ardtalnaig, 213
Aberdeen, 225, 240-250
Ardwell, E8
Aberdour, 190
Arisaig, 356
Aberfeldy, 197, 209, 210-12, 214, 216
Armadale (Linlithgowshire), 124
Aberfoyle, 129, 16S
Arnprior, 167
Aberlady, i, 27
Aros, 363
Aberlemno, 224
Arran, 364-365
Aberlour, 267, 273, 2S7
Arrochar, 131, 140-141
Ab«rneihy, 196
Ashkirk, 7
Abington, 10, 50, 51, 52, 6S, i?i
Assynt, 338, 341
AbojTic, 241, 269
Auch, see also Ach
Ack, see also Atuh
Auchenblae, 238
Achanalt, 339
Auchencairn, 74, 79
Acharacle, 360
Auchinleck, 104
Acharn, 213
Auchmill, 245, 246
Achbreck, 272, 278
Auchnagatt, 259
A. hnacirry, 357
Auchnasheen, 339, 344
Achoish, 151
Auchnashellach, '339
Addiewell,
Auchterarder, 173, 198
Advie, 273
Auchtermuchiy, 174
Aflrick Lodge, 309
Auchterneed,
Airdrie, 50, 124
Auchtertool, 183
Airth, 169
Auldearn, 294
Aldbar, 226
Auldgirlh, 67
Alexandria, 151
Ault, see a/so Alt
Alford, 244, 255, 269
Aultbta, 345
Alloa, 24, 175, 176, iSi, 1S9
Aultnaharra, 334-336
Alloway, 96
Avieraore, 274, 275, 276, 296
Alness, 302, 316
Avoch, 305
Alt, see aho Ault
Ayr, 94-102, 119
Allnacea!i;ai.li, 33S
Ayton, 3, 35
Alva, 174
A Ives, 294
Badenscotii, 251
Alyth, 222, 228
Baillieston, 124
Amisficld, 65
Baldovie, 226
Amulree, 197, 205, 207
Balerno, n
Ancrum, 6
Balfron, 128
Annan, 43, 62, 63, 64, 57, 58
Balfron Station, 129
Aiistrulher, 10, 1S7
BallachuHsh, 158, 1S6
Appin, 158, 161
Ballantrae, 89, 90
Applecross, 330
Ballater, 241, 243, 253
Arbroath, 225, 234, 235
Ballindalloch, 278
Archicstown, 277
Ballinluig, 200, 209
Ardavasar, Skye, 351
Balmai-ara, 339, 347
Ardentinny, 147
Balmoral, 241, 253
Ardeonaig, 213
Balquhidder, 381
Ardgay, 302, 327
Banavie, 356, 357
Ardgour, 359, 360
Banchory, 237, 239, 240, 241
Ardlui, 132
Banff, 246, 258, 262, 265, 271
Ardpatrick, 150
Bankibot, 200
Aidrisbaig, 144, 151, hj, 155
Bannockburn, 15
I -J
INDfil.
tlargreni;an, 92, 07
BarrheaJ, 114-11S
Barhill (Ayrshire), 91, 92
BatTigate, 22, 124
Bearsden, 130
Beattock, 9, 51, 65
Beauly, 302, 303
Beeswing, 72
Beith, 116
Bellanoch (Lochgilphead), 152
Bellochantuy, 148
Bellshill, 123, 135
Benderloch, 159
Bentpath, 60
Berriedale, 317
Bervie, 225
Berwick, 33, 34, 36, 37
Bettyhill, 324, 335
Biggar, 10, 49
Birgham, 36
Birnam, 200
Birness, 249, 250
Bishopton, 115
Blackburn (Aberdeenshire), 243
Blackburn (Bathgate), 14
Blackford, 173
Blackridge, 124
Black'sboat, 289
Blackshiels, 4
Blackwaterfoot, 364-365
Bladnoch, 84, 95
Blair-Athole, 200
Blairgowrie, 201, 208, 221, 227, 228
Blairingone, 189
Blairmore, 147
Blantyre, 106
Bonar Bridge, 302, 316, 327-329,
333. 334
Bonchester, 39
Bo'ness, 22, 25
Bonhill, 167
Bonnybridge, 126
Bonnyrigg, 20
Bothwell, 121
Bower, 321
Bowling, 131
Bracadale, 352
Braco, 172, 206
Braemar, 201, 241, 254
Brechin, 202, 219, 224, 226, 234, 236
Bridgend (Islay),
Bridge of Allan, 172, 177
,, Cally, 201, 227
,, Earn, 17, 196, igS
„ Marnoch, 251, 265
„ Orchy, 164, 166
„ Turk, 171
„ Weir, 105
Broadford, 348, 350, 351
Brodick (Arran), 364, 365
Broomhouse, 121, 123, 135
Biora, 317
Broughton, g, 49
15roughty Ferry, 4m. from Dundee
Broxburn, 124
Buchanty, 205
I'uchlyvie, 128, 167
Buckie, ijm. distant at i3iti. on
Route 25S
Bunessan, 362
Burghead, 283, 284
Burntisland, 17, 18, 190
Burrelton, 202
Busby, 113
Butterstone, 208
Cairnbaan, 152
Cairndow, 141-142
Cairnryan, 89
Caldercruix, 124
Callander, 170, 171, 178-180
Cambuslang, 134
Campbeltown, 148, 149, 160
Campsie, 128
Camptown, 6
Canobie, 41, 43
Cape Wrath, 331
Caputh, 204, 229
Cardross, 140
Carfraemill, 4, 5, 6
Cargill, 201
Carlops, 10
Carlisle, 41, 51, 62
Carluke, 50, 123
Carnock, 175
Carnoustie, 233
Camwath, 11, 123
Carr Bridge, 280, 296
Carradale, 149
Carron, 24
Carronbridge, 52, 67
Carron Bridge (Stirling), 23
Carrutherstown, 63
Carsphairn, 98
Carstairs, 99, 11
Castlecary, 125
Castle-Douglas, 70, 75, 76, 79, 80
Castletown, 321, 322
Cathcart, 133
Catrine, 2|m.fromMauchline,5jm
from Cumnock.
Causewayhead, 172-177
Cawdor, 293
Ceres, 186, 192
Chapelton, 120
Chirnside, 34, 35
Clachaig, 145
Clachan, 148
Clackmannan, 175, 176
Cladich, 153, 162
Clarencefield, 62
Clarkston, 113, 133
Clashmore, 302, 317
Clova, 231
INDEX.
Clovenfords, 47
Cupar, 18, 174, 186, 196
Clunie Inn, 301, 347
Currie, 11
Clydebank, 131
CljTider, 137
Dailly, 93, 96
Coatbridge, 124
Dairsie, 18
Cockburnspath, 3
Dalbeattie, 72, 73, 74, 78
Cockenzie, i
Dal^uise, 210
Coldstream, 4, 36, 18
Dalkeith, 4
Colinsburgh, 19
Dallas, 282, 289
Colintraive, 143
Dalmally, 153, 157, 164
Collessie, 174, 1S5
Dalmellington, 93, 98
Collin, 62, 63
Dalnacardoch, 197, 200
Colmonell, 90
Dalnashaugh, 273, 278, 279
Colpy, 245
Dalr>' (A>Tshire), 102, ii2, ir6
Comrie, 199, 206
Dairy (Kirkcudbright), 75, "B
Condorrat, 125
Dalrymple, 6ni.from Ayr
Connel, 157-158
Dalton, 6^
Conon Bridge, 302, 306, 310
Dalwhinnie, 200, 389
Contin, 339
Darvel, loi
CorgarfF, 244
Dava, 290, 292
Cornhill, 36, 32
Daviot (Inverness), 293, 296
Cornhill (Aberdeen), 271
Deanston, 180
Corran P"err>', 166, 359, 360
Denholm, 38
Corrie, 364
Denny, 23, 125
Corsock, 71, 78
Dennyioanhead, 125, 126, 136
Corstorphine, 15, 124
IJervaig, 361
Coulport, 137
Deskford, 270
Coupar-Angus, 202, 221, 229
Dingwall, 302, 310, 339
Cove (Dumbarton), 137
Dinnet, 241
Cowdenbeath, 17
Dirleton, i, 2
Coylton, 99
Dollar, 174, iSi, 182
Coylum Bridge, 275
Dolphinton, 10
Craggie Inn, 293, 296, 297
1 )ores, 29S, 299
Craigellachie, 267, 273, 279, 2S7
Durnie, 347
Craignure, 363
Dornoch, 302, 313, 318
Crail, 19
Dornock, 58
Crailing, 38
Douglas, 99
Cramond Bridge, 16, 17
Douglas Mill, 99, 121
Crarae, 144
Doune, 170, 177, iSo
Crawford, 51, 52
Dreghorn, loS
Creetown, 70
Drem, 2
Crianlarich, 132, 157
Drumclog, loi
Crieff, 16, 172, 197, 199
Drummore, 88
Crinan, 152
Drumnadrochii, 300, 308
Crocketford, 70, 71
Drj-men, 130, 167, 377
Cromarty, 305, 306, 311
Dufftown, 267, 272
Cromdale, 273
Dulnan Bridge, 274, 280
Crook Inn, 9
Duniljarton, 131, 167
Crook of Devon, 174
Dumfries, 59, 62, 63,651067, 69-73
Crossford, 122
Dunbar, i, 3
Crossgates, 17, 191
Dunbeath, 317
Crossmichael, 75
Dunblane, 172, iSo
Croy, 295
Dundee, 18, 203, 221-216
Cullen (Banff), 258, 270
Dundonald, 109
Culloden, 295
Dundonnell, 343, 345
Culross, 190
Dundrennan, 81
Cults, 241
Dunecht, 244
Cumbernauld, 50, 125
Dunfermline, 16, 175, 176, lyl
Cuminestown, 263
Dunkeld, 200, 208, 210, 229
Cummertrces, 62
Dunlop, tio
Cumnock, 09, 103, 104
Cumnock, New, 67, 104
Dunnet, 322
Dunning, 198
1KD£X.
t)unoon, 138, 145-147
Dunphail, 290
Dunragit, 86
Dunscoie, 69
Duns, 34, 35, 28, 369, 370
Duntulm, 355
Dunvegan, 352, 353
Durisdeer, 52
Durness, 324, 331, 332
Duror, 158
Durris, 240
Dyce, 246
Dysart, 19
Eaglesham, 106, 133
Earlston, 6, 31
Easdale, 154
East Calder, 12, 13, 14
East Kilbride, 106, 113, 120
East Linton, 3
Ecclefechan, 51
Echt, 243
Edderton, 302
Eddlestone, 8
Edinbane, 353
Edinburgh, 1-20, 124
Edrom, 34, 35
Edzell, 236, 237
Elderslie, 105, 1 16-177
Elgin, 245, 258, 281-3, 286-8, 294
EHe, 19
Ellon, 249, 256, 259
Elphin, 341
Elvanfoot, 51, 52
EreboU, 324, 336
Errogie Inn, 297, 299
Errol, lom. from Perth, 13m. from
Dundee
Eskbank, 7
Eskdalemuir, 60, 371
Ettrick Bridge, 44
Evanton, 302
Eyemouth, 35
Fairlie, 107
Falkirk, 15, 23-25, 126
Falkland, 184
Fearnan, 212
Fenwick, 106, 119
Ferness, 291, 292
Feshie Bridge, 276
Fettercairn, 21S, 220, 237
F"intry, 127
Fochabers, 245, 25S, 277
Fordoun, 238
Ford, 379
Forfar, 202, 224, 232, 233, 235
Forgue, 251, 257
Forres, 284, 288-291, 254
Fcrsinard, 319
Forth, 12
Fortingal, 214
Fort Augustus, 29S, 300
Fort George, 2S5, 307
Fortrose, 2S5, 305
Fort William, 166, 300, 356-358
Foulden, 34
F"oyers, 297, 298
Fraserburgh, 249, 250, 260-263
Freswick, 320
Friockheirn, 234, 235
Furnace, 144
Fyvie, 246
Gairloch, 344, 345
Gairlochy, 357
Galashiels, 7, 46, 47
Galston, lor, 103, loS
Gardenstown, gim.from Banff
Garelochhead, 137, 140
Gargunnock, 167
Garlieston, 8Jm. from Wigtowa
4|m. from Whithorn
Garmouth, 281
Gartly, 268, 269
Gartmore Station, 129
Garve, 339, 340
Gatehouse, 70, 76, 82
Georgemas, 321, 323
Giffnock, iig
Gifi'ord, 26, 27, 369
Girvan, 89-96
Glamis, 202, 217, 223
Glasgow, 115-131, and 133135
Glenalmond, 265
Glenapp, 89
Glenbarr, 148
Glenbarry, 266, 271
Glencoe, 166
Glendaruel, 143
Glendevon, 16
Glenelg, 348
Glenfarg, 17
Glenfinnan, 356
Glen-Isla, 230
Glenlivet, 278
Glenluce, 86, 87
Glenlyon, 214
Glenmorriston, 300, 301
Glenorchy, 164
Glen Roy, 358
Glenshee, 201, 230
Glen Urquhart, 308
Golspie, 313, 317, 333
Gordon, 5
Gorebridge, 20
Gourock, 107
Grahamston, 24
Grandtully, 209, 210
Grangemouth, 25
Granton, 17, 18
Grantown, 273-275, 28 j, 290, ji?
Grant's House, 3
Greenlaw, 4, 35
IXBEX.
Greenloaning, 172, 173, 206
Cjreenock, 105, 107, 115
Gretna, 51, 58
Guard IJridge, 19, 174
GuiWtown, 201
Gullane, i
Haddington, 3, 27
Halkirk, 325
Hamilton, 14, loi, 106, 121-:
Haugh of Urr, 78, 373
Hawick, 7, 38 to 42
Heilem Inn, 324, 336
Heiton, 38
Helensburgh, 140, 378
Helmsdale, 317, 319
Heriot, 7
Holytown, 135
Holjnvood, 66, 67, 69
Hounam, 30
Howood, 116
Huna, 320, 322
Hunter's Quay, 146, 147
I (untingtower, 199
Huntly, 245, 24S, 266-269
Hurlet, 113 118
Hurlford, 104, 108
Inchmill Inn, 231
Inchnadamff, 338, 341
Inchture, 203
Innellan, 138
Innerleithen, 47, 368
Insch, 268
Inveran, 328
Inveraray, 141-144, 139, 153
Invercannich, 303, 30S, 309
Inverey, 254
Inverfarigaig, 297, 298
I n vergarrj', 300, 347
Invergorden, 302, 304
Inverkeilor, 225
Inverkeilhing, 17, 190
Inverkip, 107
Invermorriston, 300, 301
Inverness, 204-305, 307, 310
Inveroran, 164, 166
Invershin, 328, 329, 334
Inversnaid, i68, 171
Inverurie, 245, 251, 255, 268
lona, 362
Irvine, J02, 107, 108, 118
I slay.
Isle Ornsay, 351
Isle Toll, 66, 67, 69
Ule of Whithorn, 84, 87
Jkantown, 339, 346
Jedburgh, 6, 43
John o' Groats, 320, 322
Johnshaven, 225
ohnstnne, 105
Johnstone Bridge, 31
juniper Green, 11
jura,
IvAMES, 142
Keills, 152
Keiss, 320
Keith, 245, 264, 270-272, 27y, lit
Kelso, 5, 29-32, 36-38, 46
Kemnay, 255
Ivenmore, 212
Kennethmont, 268
Kennoway, 192
Kesssock, 304, 310
Kettle, i8
Kilberrj', 150, 151
Kilbirnie, 117
Kilbride, East, 106
,, West, 112
Kilchattan, 366
Kilchrennan, 162
Kilcreggan, 137
Kildonan, 319
Kilfinnan, 142
Ivilkenzie, 14S
Killearn, 128
Killiecrankie, 200
Killin, 132, 170, 212, 213
Kilmalcolm, 105
Kilmany, 193
Kilmarnock, 104, 108-no, 119
Kilmartin, 155
Kilmaurs, no
Kilmclfort, 155
Kilmichael Glassary, 155
Kilmorack, 303
Kilmun, 147
Kilninver, 154, 155
Kilpatrick, Old, 131
Kilrenny, 18
Kilsyth, 126, 128
Kilwinning, 102, 107, in
Kincardine, 136, 176
Kincardine O'Xeil, 241
Kingairloch, 359
Kinghorn, iS
Kingsbarns, 19
Kingshouse, 163, 166
Kingussie, 200, 296, 258
Kinloch-Aylort, 3!i6
Kinlochewe, 344
Kinloch Inn (Mull), 362, 363
Kinloch-Moidart, 360
Kinloch-Rannoch, 211, 215, 216
Kinncsswood, 194
Kinross, 17, 189
Kiiitore, 245
Kiiipcn, 127, 167, 179
Ki.kl.ank, 38
Kirkcaldy, 18, 19, 183, 191, 19a
Kirkconnel, 67
Kirkcowan, 83
mDEX.
Kirkcudbright, 72, 74, 77, 80-82
Kirkfieldbank, 122
Kirkinner, 84
Kirkintilloch, 126
Kirkliston, 15
Kirkmichael (Perth), 227
Kirkmichael (Ayr), gj
Kirknewton, 14 ; i Jm. S.W.fr.gm.
Kirkoswald, 94
Kirkwall,
Kirn, 146-147
Kirriemuir, 223, 228, 230, 231, 235
Knockando, 277, 289
Knowe, 91
Kyle Akin, 339, 330
Kyle Rhea, 348
Kyle Sku, 341
Lagg Inn, 364
Laggan Bridge, 358
Lairg, 318, 329, 334, 337, 338
Laming ton, 10
Lamlash, 364
Lanark, 11, 12, 49, 50, 122
Langholm, 41, 60, 61
Larbert, 15, 136
Largo, 19, 186, 188, 194
Largs, 107, 117
Larkhall, 121
Lasswade, 20
Latheron, 317, 323
Lauder, 5, 6, 33
Laurencekirk, 202, 238
Laurieston (Falkirk), 15
Lawrieston, 76, 77
Lawers, 212
Laxford Bridge, 332, 337
Leadburn, 8, 9
Leadhills, 68
Ledaig, 158, 159
Leith, page i
Lennoxtown, 127, 128
Leslie (Fife), 194
Leshmahagow, 121
Letham, 226
Leuchars, 19
Leven, 19, 194
Lhanbrj^d, 24s, 258, 281
Linlithgow 15, 21, 22
Linlithgow Bridge, 15
Linton, East, 3
,, West, 10
Livingston, 14
Loans, 102, 109
Lochaline, 359
Lochalsh, 339, 347
Lochawe Station, 157
Lochbroora, 340
Lochcarron, 339, 346
Lochdonhead, 363
Lochearnhead, 170, 199
Lochenbreck, 76
Lochee, 221, 22a
Lochgair, 144
Lochgilphead, 144
Lochgoilhead, 139
Lochhournhead, 349
Lochinver, 338, 342
Loch Katrine, 171
Lochlaggan Inn, 358
Lochlee, 236
Lochmaben, 59, 64
Lochmaree, 344
Lochranza, 364
Lochwinnoch, 117
Lockerbie, 51, 57, 59, 61, 371, 37a
Logierait, 209
Longforgan, 203
Longformacus, 369
Longiiiddry, 2
Longside, 258
Longtown, 41, 58
Lonmay, 249
Lossiemouth, sfni. from Elgin ; a
fine level road
Loth, 317
Luib, 132
Lumphanan, 242
Lumsden, 269
Lundin Links, 19
Luss, 131, 378
Lybster, 317
Lyne, 123
Lynwilg. 296
Macduff, 258, 262
Machrihanish, 5|m.from Campbel
town ; a good road
Macmerry, 3
Maidens, 95
Markinch, 194
Marykirk, 23S
Mauchline, 100, 104
Maud, 263
Maybole, 94-96
Meigle, 202, 222
Meikleour, 229
Melrose, 46, 55
Melvich, 319, 324
Methlick, 247, 256, 260
Methven, 199, 205
Mid-Calder, 12, 13, 14
Mill Inn, 240, 252
Millerston, 125
Millport, 367
Milnathort, 17, 174, 194
Milngavie, 129
Milton, 128
Minard, 144
Minnyshant, 94, 97
Mintlaw, 250, 258, 263
Moffat, 9, 45, 65, 372
Moidart, 360
Moniaive, 53, 69
INDEX.
Monifieth, 6|m. from Dundee ; a
good road
Monkton, 102, iig
Montrose, 210, 220, 225, 232, 238
Monymusk, 255
Moiebattle, 30
Mor\'ern, 359
Mossat, 244
Motherwell, 14, 123
Mound, 317, 318, 333
Moy, 296
Muchalls, 225
Muckart, 174
Muasdale, 148
Muirdrum, 225, 233
M airhead, 221, 222
Muirkirk, 99, 100, 375
Muir-of-Ord, 302, 315
Mulben, 279, 2S6
Munlochy, 304, 305
Murthly, 204
Musselburgh, i, 2, 3
Muthill, 16, 172
Mybster, 323
Nairn, 285, 292-295
Neilston, 118
Nenthorn, 5
Nethy Bridge, 275
New Abbey, 73
New Aberdour, 262
Newarthill, 14
Newbigging (Lanark), 123
Newburgh, 185, 196
Newburgh (Aberdeen), 248, I3lm.
from Aberdeen
New Byth, 259, 261
Newcastleton, 40, 43
New Cumnock, 67, 104
New Deer, 259, 260, 263
New Galloway, 53, 71, 77, 98
New Galloway Station, 77
Newhouse, 14, 135
New Leeds, 250
Newmains, 13, 50
Newmill, 41
Newmilns, loi
New Pitsligo, 258
Newport, 18, 193
Newton Meams, 119
Newtonmore, 200, 358
Newton-Stewart, 53, 70, 84-6, 92, 97
Newtyle, 217, 222
Nigg Station, 311
North Berwick, 1
Oban, 154, 15S. »S7
Ochiltree, 09
Old Deer, 263, 386
Old Kilpatrick, 131
Old Meldrum, 246, 248
Onich, 166
Ordhead, 244
Orkney,
Ormsary, 151
Orton, 277, 286
Otter Ferrj', 142, 145
Overscaig Inn, 337
Oykell Bridge Inn, 338
Paisley, 105, 113, 114, 116, 117. ^76
Palnackie, 74
Palnure, 70
Parkgate, 65
Pass of Brander, 157
,, Drumochter, 200
,, Killiecrankie, 200
,, Melfort, 155
Parton, 75
Pathhead (Edinburgh), 4
,, (Fife), 18, 19, 192
Patna, oS
Paxton, 33
Peebles, 8, 47, 48, 49, 123
Penicuick, 8, 9, 10
Pennyghael, 362
Penpont, 53, 66
Perth, 17, 173, 196, 199-204
Peterculter, 241
Peterhead, 249, 258
Pinwherry, 90-92
Pirnmill, 364
Pitcaple, 245, 268
Pitlochry, 200, 211, 227
Pitmedden, 247, 248
Pittenweem, 19
Plean, 15
Pluscarden, 2SB
PoHokshaws, 118
Polmont, 15, 169
Poole we, 345
Port Appin, 161
Portaskaig,
Port Bannatyne, 143
Port Charlotte.
Port Ellen,
Port Glasgow, 105, 115
Port Gordon, 5? m. from Fochaberi
lojm. from Keith
Portmahomack, 312
Port Monteith, t68, 178
Portnahaven, 396
Port Sonachan, 162
Portobello, i, 2, 3
Portpatrick, 89
Portree, 350, 353, 354
Portsoy, 25S, 266
Port William, 85, 87
Poyntzfield, 306
Preston, 2
Prestonpans, i
Prestwick, 102, 119
QuEENSFERRV (North), 16, 17
,, (South), 16, 17, 31
Quirang, 354
INDEX.
Rafford, 288, 2S9
Sligachan, 350, 35a
Rannoch, 211
Smailholm, 31
Ravenstruther, 11, 99
Small Isles,
Reay, 324, 326
Snizort, 354
Relugas, 231
Sorbie, 84
Renfrew, 114, 115
Som, 100, 103
Renton, 131
Southend, 160
Keston, 3
Spean Bridge, 300, 358
Rhiconich, 332
Spinningdale, 302
Rhynie, 269
Spital of Glenshee, 201, 230
Rigg, 62
Springholm, 70
Ringford, 70, 77
Sprouston, 32
Rogart, 318
Staffin, 354, 355
Romanno Bridge, 9
Stanley, 204
Rosehall, 328, 338
Stenhousemuir, |m. E. of Larberl
Rosehearty, 4.^m. fr. Praserbu
gb;
Stevenston, T07, in
a good road
Stewarton, no
Rosemarkie, 305
Stirling, 15, 125, 167-177
Koseneath, 137
Stobo, 49
Roslin, 8 ; im. distant at 6;
III. ;
Stobs, 40
several steep lil'ls
Stonehaven, 202, 21S, 225, 239, 253
Rothes, 277, 287
Stonehouse, 13
Rothesay, 143, 366
Stoneykirk, 88
Rothiemay, 264, 266
Stornoway,
Row, 140
Stow, 7, 33
Rowardennan, 377
Strachan, 237
Roy Bridge, 358
Strachur, 142, 143, 146
RumbHng Jiridge, 16
Straiton, 8, 10
Rutherglen, 12a
Straiton (A>Tshire), 93, 97
Ruthven, 228
Stranraer, 86, 88, 89
Ruthwell, 62
Strathavon, 13, 101, 120, 375
Strathblane, 128, 129
Saddell, 149
Strathcarron, 346
St. Andrews, 19, 174, 187, 188
192
Strathconon, 315
St. Boswells, 6, 46, 54
Strathdon, 244
St. Catherine's, 139, 142, 143,
146
Strathmiglo, 174, 184
St. Cyrus, 225
Strathpeffer, 339
St. Fillans, iqg
Strath Tummel, 2U
St. Michael's Inn. i3, 19
Strathy, 324
St. Ninians, 15, 125
Strathyre, 170
Salen (Loch Sunart), 360
Strichen, 260
Salen (Mull), 361, 362, 363
Strome Ferry, 339
Saline, 182
Stromness,
Saltcoats, 107, in
StronachlacLer, 171
Sandbank, 145-147
Strone, 147
Sanquhar, 67, 68
Strontian, 360
Scone, 201, 202
Struan, 200, 215
Sconser, 350
Struan (Skye), 352
Scotlandwell, 194
Struy, 303, 314
Scourie, 337, 341
Swinton, 37
Scrabster, 2m. from Thurso
Symington, 49
Selkirk, 7, 44, 45, 54-56
Shandon, 140
Tain, 302, 311-313, 317
Shettleston, 124
Tannadice, 202, 228
Shieldaig, 346
Tarbet(Loch Lomond),i3i,i32,i4i
Shiel Inn, 347, 348
Tarbert (Lochfvne), 144, 148-49, 1 50
Shotts, 14
Tarbert( Harris),
Skeabost, 353
Tarbolton, 7|m. from Ayr
Skelmorlie, 107
Tarfside, 236
Skene, 244
Tarland, 243
Skipness, 2m. fr.Claonaig (No.
149)
Tayinloan, 14S
Slateford, 11
Tayniiilt, 157, 159, 162
rXDEX.
Tayport, ig, 193
Tayvallich, 152
Templand, 64
Temple (Inverness), 300
Teviothead, 41
The Craigs, 327
The Mound, 317, 318, 333
Thornbill, 52, 53, 67
Thornhill (Stirling), 168, 179
Thornliebank, 113
Thornton (Fife), 18
Thurso, 321-326
Tighnabruaich, 142
Tillicoultry, 174, 181
Tillyfourie, 244, 255
Tobermory, 361, 363
Tomaiin, 296
Tomdoun, 347, 349
Tumich, 303
Tomintoul, 278, 387
Tongue, 324, 334
Tongueland, 80
Tornaveen, 243
Torphii.hen, 22
Torjihins, 242
Torrance, 127
Torridon, 344
Torryhurn, 176, 190
Torthorwald, 59
Toward, 138
Tranent, 3, 26
Trai]uair, 48
Troon, 109
'I'rossachs, 120, 171
TnllibtKiy, 175
Twmmel Bridge, 197, 2ii
Turriff, 246, 257, 261, 263, 864
'I ushielaw Inn, 42, 44, 48
Tweedmouth, 36
Twynholm, 70
Tyndrum, 157, 166
TjTininghame, 1
Uddingston, 121
Uig, 354. 355
Ullapool, 340-342, 345
Ulva Ferry, 361
Uphall, 124
Walkerburn, 47, 56
Wamphray, 372
Wanlockhead, 63
Watten, 321
Weniyss Bay, 107
West Calder, 12, 13
Westerdale, 325
West Killiride, 172
West Linton, 10
Westruther, 33
Whisllefield (Arg>le), 146-147
,, (Duiuljartonl, 140
Whitburn, 14
Whitebridge, 29S, 299
Whitehouse (Argyle), 14S
Whithorn, 84
Whiting Bay, 364
Wick, 317, 320, 321
Wigtown, S3, 84
Wilkieston, 13, 14
Wilsontown, 12
Winchburgli, 15
Windygates, 192, 194
Wishaw, 13, 123
Woodside, 245, 246
Yarrow, 45
Yetholm, 29
Yoker, J31
YtbanlMiik, ?56
Up
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Distances.
to 12 miles ..
to 25 „
to 50 ,,
to 75 ..
to too „
to 150 ,,
to 200 ,,
to 250 „
to 300 ,,
to 350 „
to 403 ,,
!i j'Mitionai somilc-
i.l pf^irTinn thoreof
Tnndeiiu.
FOR COXVEYAN'CE OF :—
Bicycles. Tricycles.
As As Parcels. 1 As As I'arcels.
Passeneer's Owner's Cov'slPassenger's Owner's Coy
. . _?__ T.:„i. Tj;'!- , 1 .,„.^...T« VJcl- \i\^\
Luggage.
6d.
9d.
i/-
i;6
2/-
2/6
3/-
3/6
4/-
4/6
5/-
6cl.
Risk.
9d.
1/2
1/6
2/3
3/-
3/9
4/6
s/s
6/.
6/9
7/6
od.
Risk, j Luggage.
1/-
1/6
i/-
1/6
?/-
2/-
V-
V-
4/-
4/-
s/-
s/-
6/-
6/-
7/-
7/-
8/-
8/-
0/-
9/-
10/-
10/-
'/-
Risk.
2/-
3/-
4/-
6/-
£/■
10/-
12/-
'4/-
16/-
20/-
2/-
Risk.
3/'-
4/6
6/-
9/-
12/-
is/-
18/-
21/-
24/-
27/-
30/-
^^3/-
(T-^r., 'n fcr re>;f. ndiiif'ovnl fer scat.
CONTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Edinburgh DISTANCES BY RAIL.
44 Glasgow.
131 153 Aberdeen.
77 39 193 Ayr.
98 102 229 93 Carlisle.
89 82 229 60 33 Dumfries.
59 82 71 122 158 160 Dundee.
53 92 184 123 46 64 112 Hawick.
191 207 108 247 286 281 165 245 Inverness.
52 63 90 103 148 140 21 loi 144 Perth.
37 3° 123 70 118 107 54 89 177 33 Stirling.
76 loi 54 139 174 177 17 729 173 37 71 Arbroath.
72 29 176 19 106 73 III .. 236 92 59 Ardrossan.
33 30 129 70 118 107 52 86 178 34 7 Alloa.
58 102 190 140 92 III 117 47 250 105 94 Berwick.
t8i 203 50 243 279 279 121. 234 72 140 173 Banff.
68 84 78 124 166 160 27 121 150 20 54 Blairgowrie
94 115 46 155 192 191 35 147 154 52 85 Brechin.
53 46 129 86 134 123 60 106 183 39 16 Callander.
109 97 240 80 53 20 169 83 301 157 126 Castle Douglas.
45 68 86 108 143 134 15 08 168 24 44 Cupar.
62 56 104 96 144 133 39 115 162 iS 26 Crieff.
211 226 237 266 305 300 184 264 19 163 196 Dingwall.
58 14 157 54 116 96 88 106 211 67 34 Dumbarton.
29 73 160 106 127 119 88 .. 221 77 66 Dunbar.
17 44 115 84 115 107 44 70 175 31 20 Dunfermline.
64 80 91 120 162 152 37 117 128 16 49 Dunkeld.
180 196 71 235 278 271 153 232 37 132 165 Elgin.
45 73 114 "3 143 134 34 98 1S5 41 49 Elie.
25 22 133 62 III loi 64 78 188 44 II Falkirk.
80 96 57 136 178 177 21 133 162 33 66 Forfar.
145 122 222 162 224 204 153 198 276 132 no Fort William.
34 73 165 112 65 .. 93 19 226 81 70 Galashiels.
92 61 213 21 III 78 147 140 268 124 91 Girvan.
63 20 161 40 123 102 96 .. 219 75 42 Greenock.
39 II 153 50 93 82 86 .. 209 65 32 Hamilton.
63 20 165 59 123 102 96 112 219 75 42 Helensburgh.
70 27 178 II 09 66 109 .. 234 90 57 Irvine.
56 96 187 135 75 92 115 28 248 104 93 Jedburgh.
52 92 183 134 69 87 III 24 244 100 89 Kelso.
67 24 177 15 91 58 106 .. 231 87 54 Kilmarnock.
31 47 106 86 129 121 35 84 161 17 24 Kinross.
26 56 105 102 124 116 33 80 176 32 40 Kirkcaldy.
32 29 147 46 78 67 98 . . 221 76 44 Lanark.
78 109 208 99 22 .. 137 38 269 125 114 Langholm.
18 30 131 69 114 .. 60 71 192 48 19 Linlithgow.
37 77 168 116 61 79 96 16 229 85 74 Melrose.
63 64 178 85 42 31 134 .. 257 109 So Moffat.
89 117 41 156 204 193 30 143 149 51 87 Montrose.
'77 193 93 231 275 266 150 230 15 129 162 Nairn.
139 97 261 71 83 50 190 113 315 171 138 Newton Stewart.
23 67 154 105 III .. 82 .. 214 70 59 North Berwick.
123 loi 200 156 203 183 131 176 254 96 87 Oban. ,
50 7 158 34 loS 85 89 . . 214 70 37 Paisley.
27 54 153 75 83 75 87 37 219 75 63 Peebles.
175 197 44 235 273 265 115 228 140 134 167 Peterhead.
55 79 85 118 154 .. 13 108 179 35 55 St. Andrews
40 79 171 119 70 .. 99 26 231 87 76 Selkirk.
114 137 16 176 213 214 55 167 125 74 107 Stoneha\en
141 98 251 58 106 74 iSo 137 305 161 128 Stranraer.
353 36S 269 .(.,7 4^7 442 3^6 406 161 305 338 Wick.
coyroc'R road book of scotla.xp.
fcvvics au& fcvvx! Cbarcjcs.
This list lias been made up in lesjionse to nnniemus requests, but
as the Author's Meiiiorauda relating to some of the P'erries have
been mislaid, it is not quite complete.
Owing to some oversight in the Local Govei'nment Act of ISSO,
the Ferries are no longer under responsible control, and travellers
may be mulcted of a somewhat higlier sum than that given below.
The prices also at the same Ferry may vary considerably, but this
refers mostly to those in the out-of-the-way parts. It is right,
however, to state that many of these are patronised so seldom, and
so irregularly, that there is no inducement for 3imng and strong
men to take it >ip as a permanent occupation, and the work is
therefore left to the old men, boys, and loungers who aie willing
to earn occasional small sums. This is in exjilanation of much
of the seeming extortion that is indulged in. The busier feriies
have no excuse whatever for higher rates, and in fact are the least
troublesome. The ferrynien also, on the longer crossings, do not
care about single passengers, and often delay in the hope of having
a full boat-load.
Passengei-s before 6 a.m. and after 9 p.m. are us\ially charged
double.
The summer service of steamers usually extends from 3.5th May
to loth September. Some are earlier, some later
The term " Irregular Ferry" denotes a ferry that is only occasion-
ally used.
(.)n comparing notes with tourists we find a considerable variation
in the rates charged; those noted below must therefore be con-
sidered approximate; but usually the fare in boat ferries is id. to
tid. per jia.ssenger, and lid. for bicycle. Chain pontoons are usually
id. and Id per passenger, and Id. or 2d. for bicycle. As a cj'cle is
not an article ou the tariff boards, the charge is variable.
The Author irouhl therefore jet I nbligid for further in'ormation and
dttalls. Parties so doing will receive a copy of the recised List.
Disused Ferries. — The following ferries marked on many maps
are now disused : — Achnacloich (Loch Etive) and Ardchattan ;
Keills and I^agg (Jura); Stracliur, across Loch Tyne ; Dal-
]jatrick, over River Earn, near Crietl'; Knockdown, across Cree,
near Creetown.
Alloa and South Alloa. — Steam launch nearly every half-hour,
3d. ; liic. 3d.
Ballachulish Ferry. — Boats of various sizes on both sides, (id.
Blacksboat (Itiver Spej), IJoute 'ib'.f. — Chain boat for vehicles.
Boat of Garten (Hivcr Spey). — Chain boat for vehicles.
Bonawe (L"ih Etive). —Boats of various sizes at the Bonawe side.
Broughty Ferry — Tayport. — Steamer. See Fiai I way Time Tallies
I'aiL-, •■(!. and 4d. ; liic. 6d.
Burntisland. — .SVc Gnmton.
Colintraive. — Boats of various sizes.
Coulport Ferry. — Boats. Probably closed this year.
Connel Ferry. — Boats at both sides, 2d. ; minimum, 3d.; Bic. Gd.
Corran Ferry. — Boats at both sides.
Cregan Ferry (Loch Etive). — Boats at northern side.
Cromarty Ferry. — Boats.
Cromarty— Invergordon. — "-team launch 3 times daily, Is. ; Bic.
COSTOUR ROAD BOOK OF SCOTLAND.
Dornie Ferry. — Boats, 6a.
Dornie— Totaig Ferry. — Bunt usually at Tutaig, but often at
Dornie, Is.
Dundee— Newport. — Steamer every hour, Fare, 4d. & 3d. ; Bic. i<i.
Durness Ferry. — Boats, Is.
Erskine Ferry (River Clyde). — Ste.nin Ferry boat.
Fort George— Chanonry (for Furtrose). — Boat at Chanonry
Point, Is.
Foyers — Ruskich. — Boat.
Granton — Burntisland. — Steamer 6 times daily. See Railway
Time Tables. Fare, lOd. and od. ; Bic. C.d.
Greenock — Helensburgh. — Steamer eight times dailv K,-,'
Railway Time Tables.
Heileni Ferry. — Boat, Is.
Helensburgh — Greenock - Steamer eight times daily. t:ce
Railway Time Tables.
Hope Ferry. — Chain boat, 4d.
Inveraray— St. Catherine's Ferry. — Mail steamer twiee dailv.
Ferry boats at all times.
Invergordon — Newhall Ferry. — Boat, 6d. ; Bic. 6d.
Invergordon — Cromarty. — Steam launch 3 times daily. Is. ; Bic.
Inversnaid (across Loch Lomond). — Boats at Inversnaid onlv.
Irregular Ferry.
Kessock Ferry. — Boat every ho:ir, Bic. 6d.
Kincardine— Higglnsneuk Ferry. — Boat 8 times daily. S!,i>
Railway Time Tables. 6d. ; at any time ou hoisting signal on
south side, Is.
Kyle and Kyle Akin Ferry. — 6d. In connection with Railway.
Kyle Rhea Ferry. — Boats on both sides, Is. Irregular Ferry.
Kyle Sku.— Boats at south side, Od.
Lismore— Appin Ferry.^Boats on both sides.
Little Ferry.— Boats, 6d.
Logierait. — Chain pontoon from north side, 2d.
Meikleour Ferry (River Tay) — Chain pontoon for vehicles, ^d.
Meikle Ferry. — Boats on north side, Bic. (id.
Newburgh and Errol. — No information.
Newport and Dundee.— Steamer every licmr. Fare, 4d and 3d •
Bic. 2d.
Otter Ferry. — Boats at both sides. Irregular Ferry.
Parton Ferry (across Loch Ken). — Chain pontoon for vehicles.
Portincaple Ferry (across ' och Long).— Boats at Portinoajde.
(No road to Lochgoilhead )
Port Askalg (Islay).— Boat,
Port Sonachan-Taychreggan.— Boats, and steamer during
summer. Fare,
Queensferry and North Queensferrv.— Steamer six times
d.aily. Fare, 4d. ; Bic. Cd.
Renfrew — Yoker (River Clyde). — Steam Ferry, Ail.
Row— Roseneath Pier.— Boat, 2d. ; Bic. 6d.
Rowardennan to Inverbeg (Loch Lomond). — Boat.
Strome Ferry. — Boats at nmth side, sunmioned by horn, Pd.
Shian Ferry. — Boats at north side, summoned by semaphore,
3d. ; Minimum, 6d. ; Bic. f.d.
Tay port. —SfC Broughty Ferry.
COSTOVR ROAD BOOK Of SCOTLAND.
Tobermory- Drimnin.— Mail steamer daily.
Tongue Ferry. — Boats, '3d.
Totalg— Dornie (Ardelve). — Ferry boat at Totaig, summoned by
liMin, if ;it Dornie, Is.
Torridon and Shieldaig. — X'l Ferry; hire fisliing boat,
Ullapool Ferry. — Irrey\ilar Fevr3' ; liire fishing bi>at, Is. to 2s. Cd.
Tummel Ferry (east end of Looh Tunimel). — Chain pontoon for
vehicles, 2d. ; and boat.
STEAMERS ON LOCHS, &c. (See Railway Time Tables.)
Loch Awe. — Slimmer service finir times daily between Locli Awe
statinn and Port Sonaclian ; twice daily to Ford.
Loch Eck. — Summer service only in connection with co.ach.
Loch Etive. — Summer service twice daily.
Loch Katrine. — Summer service (i timesdaily. Fare, 2/6 ; Bic. 1/-.
Loch Lomond. — In summer tliree times daily; thrice a «eek
in tlie winter montlis. Fares, (id. to 3s. ; Bic. fd. .-ind l.s.
Xote there is no road to Balloch Pier, from wliich the steamer
starts : train must be taken to or from Ballocli stiition, half a
mile oft".
Loch Maree. — Summer service.
Loch Ness and Caledonian Canal. — Summer service of fast
steamers tliree times daily ; winter service of fast steamer (on
Loch Xess only) once daily, and of slow steamers twice a week.
Loch Tay. — Four times daily in summer ; twice daily in winter.
Fares, 3s. ; Be. Is. (3d.
Crinan Canal. — Summer service. Cycles are mt taken on tlie
steamer. ^^^^^
THE CLYDE. — There isas]ilendid service of st.amers all the year
rounil lietween the various points. See Railway Time Tables.
THE FORTH. — In addition to the Granton and Queensferry
ferries, tliere are summer steamers from Leitti to Stirling,
Queensferry, Aberdour, Kirkcaldy, Elie, and North Berwick.'
THE TAY. — A sumniersteanier runs between Dundee, Newburgh,
and Pel th.
BEAULY FIRTH. — A summer steamer runs between Inverness
and Fortrose ; and to Cromarty and Invergordou.
WESTERN HIGHLANDS.— Service of steamers all the year round
between all Lslaniis.
ORKNEY AND THURSO.— Mail .steamer daily.
PIER DUES.
At nearly all the Piers tliere is a Pier charge of a Id., and usually
2d. for a Bicycle. At several piers the toll is as high as Id.
The Rates for Cycles by IWacbrayne's Steamers are :—
Bicvcles. Tricycles. Bicycles. Tricycles.
Up to 10 miles, 1'- 1/0
,, 20 „ 1/6 2/(3
„ 60 „ 2/(5 4/-
Up to 100 miles, 4/- (j/.
200 „ G/<; 9/.
300 „ 7/6 10/.
Cyclists should note that on most steamers scarcely any care or
protection is given to their macliines notwitlistanding tlie higli
rates charged. In time this may be remedied, but tlio matter is
notorious.
XampslLigbtin^ Sables.
(See Index of Towns on next page.)
The time of sunset for each date varies from year to year, these
Tables therefore are not absokitely exact, but give an average which
is never more than a few minutes out, on any date.
To use the Tables. — Find thedjstnct required on the next page,
and add the time allowance to the colunm named, and opposite the
required date. For example, the average time for lighting lamps at
Edinburgh on June 21 is obtained as follows : — Edinburgh, adii
13 minutes to column B on Jiuie 21, which is 9.41. The average hour
for lighting lamps is therefore 9.54 p.m.
For dates not in Table take the proportion between the two nearest.
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Coyrouji no AD book op scoTlaS'D.
5ni?er of STowiis— Xamp=lfGbtiiig tables.
(See previous page.)
Aberdeen, .
Aberfcldy, .
Airdrie,
Alloa,
Annan.
Arbroath, .
Ardrossan, .
Arran,
Ayr,..
15.-\llater,
I'.anff,
liatligate, .
lieauly,
Berwick,
I'dairgowTie,
Hrei.:hin,
Callander, .
Campbeltown,
Carlisle,
Castle Douglas
Coatbridge,
Coldstream,
Crieff,
Cumnock, .
Cupar Angu;
Cupar,
Dingwall, .
Dollar,
Dumbarton,
Dumfries, .
Dunbar,
Dunblane, .
Dundee,
Dunfermline
Dunkeld, .
Dunoon,
Earlston,
Edinburgh,
Elgin,
Falkirk, .
Forfar,
Forres,
Fort Augustus,
F'ort William,
Fraserburgh,
Clalashiel;
(jirvan,
( Glasgow,
(irangemouth,
< irantown,
<jreenock,
Haddington,
Hamilton,
Hawick, . .
Hclenslnirgh
Helmsdale,
• Add 3111111. ill Jan.,
: .\dd 9 111, ill J
MinuUs. Col.
ad.
Ttnvjt.
Huntly,
I n verar\', . .
Inverness, . .
Irvine,
I slay,
Jedburgh, . .
Johnstone,
Kelso,
Kilmarnock,
Kingussie, . .
Kinross,
Kirkcaldy,
Kirkcudbright,
'Kirkwall (Orkney),
Kirriemuir,
Lanark,
Langholm,
Largs,
Lauder,
t Lerwick {Slietland )
Linlithgow,
Lockerbie, . .
Lossiemouth,
Mavichline,
^Laybole, . .
Melrose, . .
.Moffat,
Montrose, . .
Motherwell,
Muirkirk, . .
Nairn,
New Galloway, . .
Newton Stewart, ..
North Berwick. . .
Oban, ..
Peebles, . .
Perth
Peterhead,
Pitlochry, . .
Portree,
Rothesay, . .
St. Andrews,
' Sanquhar, . .
Selkirk, . .
Stirling,
.Stonehaven,
.Stornoway (Lewes),
.Stranraer, . .
Tain,
♦ Thurso,
Tobertaory,
Troon,
I Turriff,
Ullapool
IsWick,
I Wigtown, . .
in June, t Deduct 14 111. in Jan., add 19
9 111. in June. 5 .\dd 7 in. in Jan., 17 1
add 8 to
13
18
18
15
,, 14
CONTOUR ROAD ROOK OP SCOTLAKP.
B\XQQC3tct> Zo\n\
The following suggested Tour will cover the leading points of
interest, and the best sueneiy, in the course of about three weeks,
and those following it will get a very fair idea of the prettier parts
of the country. The average day's ride should not exceed 40 miles,
especially for Plioto-cyclists. Tuis tour is divided into comfort-
able stages ; tourists may often find it convenient to adopt other
stopping-places fi'om those mentioned.
DAY.
1. Edinburgh to Doune, 43|m., Routes 15 and 170, visiting Lin-
lithgow Palace, Stirling and Castle, &o., Doune Castle.
2. Donne to Callander and the Tross.ichs, back to Callander,
27m., Routes 170-171; splendid scenery.
3. *Callander to Crieff, •14m., Routes 170 and 199, vLsiting Pass
of Leny, Strathyre, Kob Roy's Grave, along tlie beautiful
shores of Loch Earn to St. Fillans and Crielf.
4. Crieff to Perth and Dunkeld, 3-2im., Routes ]0L)-iOO; unin-
teresting to Perth ; very pretty near Dunkeld.
5. Dunkeld to Pitlochry (Falls of Tummel), Queen's View of Looli
Tumniel, back through the Pass of KUliecrankie to Blair
Athole, where train to Kingussie, 28^m., Routes 200 and 211
6. Kingussie to Inverness, 44m., Route 296.
8. Inverness to Fall of Foyers, IS^m., Route 2:18, tlience steamer
to Laggan Lock, whence ride to Poi't William, 2!m., Route
300; tine scenery, total, 39^m.
9. Fort William to Ballachulish, thence visit Glencoe, returning
to Ballachulish, 24jm., Route 16i5, whence ride to Appiu,
16jm., Routes 158 and 161, and take steamer to Oban,
10. Oban : numerous excursions in vicinity.
11. Oban, through the wild Pass of Grander, to Dalnially, 26in.,
Route 157, where train to Crianlarich, thence ride to Arroch-
ar, IS^ni., Routes 131-132, visiting Falls of Falloch. Beauti-
ful road along Loch Lomond.
12. Arrochar to Helensburgh, 17im., Route 140, eitlier by Louli
Long or Loch Lomond, 19m., Routes 131, 378. Sail on
the Clyde by steamer.
13. Cross to Greenock, and lide by line coast road to Avr.
49ui., Routes 107, 102.
15. Ayr : visit Burns' Haunts, Burns' Cottage, Alloway Kirk,
&c., on to Barhill by Maybole and Girvan, 34im., Routes
90, 94, and 91.
16. Barliill to Newton Stewart, 2Hm., visiting Loch Trool ;
rather pretty scenery.
17. Newton Stewart to Dumfries, 51Jm., Route 70, visiting Dirk
Ilatteraick's Cave and Threave Castle ; fine scenery to
Gatehouse.
18. Dumfries : visit Burns' Mausoleum, &c., thence to Mollat,
21m., Route e5.
19. Moffat tn .Selkirk, 34|m., Route 4.5, by St. Mary's Loch (visit
if possible the Grey Mare's Tail) ; a charming road alongside
the Loch, and through "Yarrow."
20. 'Visit Abbotsford, Melrose Abbey, and Drybuigh Abbey, and
return to Edinburgh, .50ui., Routes 55, 4(i, and 33.
• .\n alternative road, quite as pretty, istoffofrom Callander to Killiii, thence
!)>■ Locli Tay, Keiiniore, and .\berfeldy, to Dunkeld
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